Ultrathin metallic layers deposited on oxide substrates. (Surface Engineering).

Advanced Materials & Processes,  October, 2002  

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A method of depositing ultrathin metallic layers on very thin oxide substrates has reportedly been developed by Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, N.M. The goal is to help next-generation computers boot up instantly, making entire memories available immediately. Because the deposits are so thin, material cost is reduced and less electricity is needed.

The technique eliminates the clustering together of metal atoms into three-dimensional islands, which is typically what happens when metal atoms are deposited on oxide surfaces. These thick bumps of metal are a problem because ...

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