Application of metal cluster complex ion beam for low damage sputtering

Metal cluster complexes, including the colloidal metal cluster, were applied to establish the low damage sputtering method. Electro-spray-like ionization using an ink-jet nozzle has the potential to produce a cluster ion beam. A colloidal Au cluster of size 5 nm made a large crater-like hole at the carbon sheet. Copyright (C) 2005 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.