Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an apparatus for the processing of single molecules. According to this method, a self-assembling resist (155) is deposited on a processing layer (110, PL) and allowed to self-assemble into a pattern of two phases (155a, 155b). One of these phases (155a) is then selectively removed, and at least one aperture is generated in the processing layer (110, PL) through the mask of the remaining resist (155b). Thus apertures of small size can readily be produced that allow for the processing of single molecules (M), for example in DNA sequencing.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for making patterns on the surface of a substrate by graphoepitaxy, comprising the following steps: a step of depositing a layer of resin on the surface of the substrate; a step of making patterns in the resin on the surface of a substrate; a step of curing the patterns in the resin by producing a layer of amorphous carbon on the surface of the patterns in the resin; a step of depositing a layer of statistical copolymer after the step of curing the patterns in the resin; a step of grafting the layer of statistical copolymer onto the patterns in the resin by annealing; and a step of depositing a layer of a block copolymer into the spaces defined by the patterns in the resin after the step of curing the patterns and the grafting of the layer of statistical copolymer.
Abstract:
An opening in a substrate is formed, e.g., using optical lithography, with the opening having sidewalls whose cross section is given by segments that are contoured and convex. The cross section of the opening may be given by overlapping circular regions, for example. The sidewalls adjoin at various points, where they define protrusions. A layer of polymer including a block copolymer is applied over the opening and the substrate, and allowed to self-assemble. Discrete, segregated domains form in the opening, which are removed to form holes, which can be transferred into the underlying substrate. The positions of these domains and their corresponding holes are directed to predetermined positions by the sidewalls and their associated protrusions. The distances separating these holes may be greater or less than what they would be if the block copolymer (and any additives) were to self-assemble in the absence of any sidewalls.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating sublithographic, nanoscalc microstructures in one-dimensional arrays utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, hexagonal tiles encompassing a large are divided into three groups, each containing one-third of all hexagonal tiles that are disjoined among one another. Openings for the hexagonal tiles in each group (01, 02, 03) are formed in a template layer (2OA, 2OB, 20C), and a set of self-assembling block copolymers is applied and patterned within each opening. This process is repeated three times to encompass all three groups, resulting in a self-aligned pattern extending over a wide area. In another embodiment, the large area is divided into rectangular tiles of two non-overlapping and complementary groups. Each rectangular area has a width less than the range of order of self-assembling block copolymers. Self-assembled self- aligned line and space structures (4OA, 5OA; 4OB, 5OB; 4OC, 50C) are formed in each group in a sequential manner so that a line and space pattern is formed over a large area extending beyond the range of order.