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The main scope of this article was to demonstrate the potential of Fou
rier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy as a diagnostic tool for l
ow-pressure plasma polymer modification. Two model polymers, polyethyl
ene and polystyrene, were treated in radio-frequency(rf) discharges in
argon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and tetrafluoromethane. In situ FT
IR analysis was based on infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (
IRRAS) and attenuated total reflection (ATR). For both techniques, thi
n-film samples were prepared from polymer solution. The effects appear
ing in the infrared spectra are discussed. The results are compared wi
th those from other diagnostic techniques. (C) 1997 John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.