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US5063330A
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Plasma reactor
Assignee: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
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Filing: 1989-05-09
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Granted: 1991-11-05
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Expires: 2009-05-09
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a plasma reactor including a housing which receives a selected gas flow, a microwave generator, and waveguide means to supply the microwaves to the housing according to a non-resonant coupling wherein the housing does not dissipate in the form of electromagnetic radition the ultrahigh frequence energy which is imparted to the housing in the presence of gas. According to a general definition of the invention, the housing being of a large size, the terminal portion of the waveguide means is progressively reduced in one direction and widened in the other direction till it reaches a flat rectangular cross-section surrounding completely the housing, and it forms a non-resonant coupling with the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Philippe Leprince
- 👤 Patrick Chollet
- 👤 Serge Saada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J37/00; H01J37/32; H01J37/32009; H01J37/32192; H01J37/32211; H01J37/32229
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A plasma reactor comprising: a housing (10) capable of receiving a selected gaseous flow, a microwave generator (32) and wave guide means (34) for passing the microwaves to the housing (10) along a non-resonant coupling wherein the housing (10) does not dissipate, in the form of electromagnetic radiation, the ultrahigh frequency energy imparted thereto in the presence of gas, characterized in that, since the housing (10) is of a large size, the end portion (38) of the wave guide means is progressively reduced in one direction and widened in the other until it reaches a flat rectangular cross section completely surrounding the said housing (10) and produces a non-resonant coupling (50) therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A plasma reactor comprising: a housing (10) capable of receiving a selected gaseous flow, a microwave generator (32) and wave guide means (34) for passing the microwaves to the housing (10) along a non-resonant coupling wherein the housing (10) does not dissipate, in the form of electromagnetic radiation, the ultrahigh frequency energy imparted thereto in the presence of gas, characterized in that, since the housing (10) is of a large size, the end portion (38) of the wave guide means is progressively reduced in one direction and widened in the other until it reaches a flat rectangular cross section completely surrounding the said housing (10) and produces a non-resonant coupling (50) therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that provision is made for a piston type short circuit means (50), completely surrounded by the end portion (38) of the wave guide means and disposed on the diametrically opposite side relative to the microwave intake, said piston (50) being adjusted so as to define a desired ultrahigh frequency electric field in the housing (10).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 2, characterized in that the short circuit means (50) is immovable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 2, characterized in that the short circuit means (50) is movable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 2, characterized in that the housing (10) comprises an internal tubular element (12) placed in a vacuum and being concentric with the housing (10), the wall of the said tubular element (12) being constituted by a material having low dielectric losses, such as quartz.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
A plasma reactor according to claims 5, characterized in that provision is made inside the housing (10) for an additional short circuit means (52) coupled with the tubular element (12) and having first and second annular discs (53, 54) surrounding the tubular element (12), said annular discs (53, 54) being separated from each other by a predetermined and adjustable distance with a view to confining the plasma in the portion of the tubular element (12) comprised between said annular discs (53, 54).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 6, characterized in that the additional short circuit means (52) is immovable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 6, characterized in that the additional short circuit means (52) is movable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that the wave guide comprises in its intermediate portion (37), adjustment means such as a plurality of adjustable penetrating screws (40).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 1, characterized in that the wave guide comprises in its end portion tapering in one direction and widened in the other, adjustment means such as a plurality of adjustable penetrating screws (40).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
A plasma reactor intended for a surface treatment of a sample according to claim 6, characterized in that the sample (67) is supported on a sample carrier (66) placed inside the tubular element (12) in the portion comprised between the two annular discs (53, 54) wherein the plasma is formed.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
A plasma reactor intended for a surface treatment of a sample according to claim 6, characterized in that the sample (67) is supported on a sample carrier (66) placed into the tubular element (12) and outside the portion comprised between the two annular discs (53 and 54) wherein the plasma is formed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises moreover means (80) for generating an electromagnetic radiofrequency field between means delivering the gaseous flow and the sample carrier (66) with a view to polarizing the sample (67).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises, moreover, heating means for heating the sample.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
A plasma reactor according to claim 11, characterized in that provision is made for a lock chamber for the insertion of the samples to allow the sample (67) to be placed on the sample carrier (66).
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