A simple technique for size-controllable nanostructure array formation
has been developed, using self-assembled polystyrene beads whose diam
eters can be arbitrarily reduced by reactive ion etching. We have prod
uced a hole array of 83 and 157 nm diameter with 200 nm pitch on Si su
bstrate, This technique can find potential applications in many areas
of science and technology. (C) 1997 American Institute of Physics.