Method of sputter etching a surface
Description:
A surface is textured by co-sputter etching with a target and a seed material with the surface at a pre-selected temperature. By pre-selecting the temperature of the surface while sputter etching, it is possible to predetermine the reflectance properties of the etched surface. The surface may be textured to absorb sunlight efficiently and have minimal emittance in the infrared region so as to be well-suited for use as a solar absorber for photothermal energy conversion.
Date:
February 26, 1982
Creator:
Henager, C.H. Jr.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department