. . "To that end, each activation assembly 60a-60g includes at least one activation gas inlet conduit 66a-66d for introducing the inert activating gas, activating electrode plates such as 68a-d, 70a-d, and 72a-d, for energizing the inert activating gas, a precursor process gas inlet 74 for introducing precursor gas into the activation region 76a of activating assembly 60g, a density of states reducing" . .