Abstract
A method and apparatus for removing minute particles from a surface of a sample are provided that prevent redeposition of the particles onto the surface. By combining thermophoresis with laser assisted particle removal (LAPR), the methods and apparatus remove minute particles (for example, micrometer and nanometer sizes) and assure that they will not redeposit.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Oct 19 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- patent
- removal of minute particles on a surface
- thermophoresis
- laser-assisted particle removal
Disciplines
- Mechanical Engineering