Abstract: Systems and methods for treating workpieces are described. One embodiment relates to a deflux system including at least one array of nozzles, the nozzles adapted to transmit a fluid outward therefrom. The nozzles are moveable relative to one another, so that a distance between adjacent nozzles can be varied. The nozzles are individually adjustable with respect to an angle of spray emitted therefrom during operation. The system also includes a controller adapted to send a signal to each of the nozzles to transmit the fluid therethrough at a desired angle at a desired time. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating workpieces are described. One embodiment relates to a deflux system including at least one array of nozzles, the nozzles adapted to transmit a fluid outward therefrom. The nozzles are moveable relative to one another, so that a distance between adjacent nozzles can be varied. The nozzles are individually adjustable with respect to an angle of spray emitted therefrom during operation. The system also includes a controller adapted to send a signal to each of the nozzles to transmit the fluid therethrough at a desired angle at a desired time. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A heterosystem of two different materials, mismatched in terms of lattice constant or symmetry, may be formed with reduced defects by using a two step approach proposed in this invention. Nanowires are first grown on a semiconductor substrate, and then a thin film of the disparate crystallographically inconsistent material is grown from the nanowires through a two dimensional growth mode. The nanowire material may better match crystallographically to both the substrate and the grown film, or is simply the same as the grown film.