rf induction technique for sample heating in surface science experiments

Abstract

An rf induction technique, which can be used to heat most samples used in surface science experiments, is described in detail. It is shown that the technique (1) can rapidly produce high temperature (2500 K), (2) produces uniform temperature over the surface, (3) produces minimal outgassing, (4) is independent of sample shape, (5) is mechanically simple, (6) is ideal for sequentially heating a number of samples, and (7) is compatible with the types of vacuum systems often used by investigators in the field of surface science. Design and construction techniques are described with special emphasis placed on potential problems.