The fabrication of 3-D nanostructures by a low- voltage EBL |
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Authors: | Seung Hun OhJae Gu Kim Chang Seok KimDoo Sun Choi Sunghwan ChangMyung Yung Jeong |
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Institution: | a Department of Nano Science and Technology, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea b Department of Nano-Mechanical Systems, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Republic of Korea c Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea |
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Abstract: | Three-dimensional (3-D) structures are used in many applications, including the fabrication of opto-electronic and bio-MEMS devices. Among the various fabrication techniques available for 3-D structures, nano imprint lithography (NIL) is preferred for producing nanoscale 3-D patterns because of its simplicity, relatively short processing time, and high manufacturing precision. For efficient replication in NIL, a precise 3-D stamp must be used as an imprinting tool. Hence, we attempted the fabrication of original 3-D master molds by low-voltage electron beam lithography (EBL). We then fabricated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) stamps from the original 3-D mold via replica molding with ultrasonic vibration.First, we experimentally analyzed the characteristics of low-voltage EBL in terms of various parameters such as resist thickness, acceleration voltage, aperture size, and baking temperature. From these e-beam exposure experiments, we found that the exposure depth and width were almost saturated at 3 kV or lesser, even when the electron dosage was increased. This allowed for the fabrication of various stepped 3-D nanostructures at a low voltage. In addition, by using line-dose EBL, V-groove patterns could be fabricated on a cured electron resist (ER) at a low voltage and low baking temperature. Finally, the depth variation could be controlled to within 10 nm through superposition exposure at 1 kV. From these results, we determined the optimum electron beam exposure conditions for the fabrication of various 3-D structures on ERs by low-voltage EBL. We then fabricated PDMS stamps via the replica molding process. |
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Keywords: | Three-dimensional (3-D) nano structure Electron beam lithography Low voltage Nano imprint lithography (NIL) PDMS |
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