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Paper BI-TuP10
Evolution of a UHV Compatible Heater for TSG Preparation

Tuesday, October 30, 2001, 5:30 pm, Room 134/135

Session: Surface Characterization and Non-Fouling Surfaces Poster Session
Presenter: B. Jackson, Zyomyx, Inc.
Authors: M. Hasselblatt, Zyomyx, Inc.
B. Jackson, Zyomyx, Inc.
M. Heidecker, Zyomyx, Inc.
P. Wagner, Zyomyx, Inc.
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Template Stripped Gold (TSG) surfaces have been used extensively as a source for ultra-flat substrates. The preparation of these thin gold films relies on accurate temperature control. Heating in UHV / HV is always difficult since an accurate temperature measurement requires excellent thermal contact with the sample due to the lack of convection. Working with layered crystals like mica makes matters worse. Here we present the evolution of an ultra-high vacuum compatible heating plate that is optimized for the preparation of TSG. Initial versions of this heater were successfully built by casting Omegabond 600 High Temperature Chemical Set Cement into a Teflon mold including pre-coiled Omega Nickel Heating Wire and thermocouple wire. The current design features an exceptional degree of thermal homogeneity over approx. 9 square inches with variations of less than 1% and also a modular design to improve serviceability.