The application of intensity transients in ellipsometry
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Cooling Rate Dependent Ellipsometry Measurements to Determine the Dynamics of Thin Glassy Films
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|January 16, 2010
Abstract:
The measurement of intensity offers a means of obtaining faster ellipsometric readings than are possible by manual nulling techniques. An analysis of the theoretical intensity relations gives rise to a technique of separately determining the changes in Delta and psi by the use of successive transients. An experimental verification of the technique for the oxidation of iron was obtained.
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