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Pulsed Laser Ablation of Solids

Basics, Theory and Applications

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Mihai Stafe

    1. Dept. of Physics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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  2. Aurelian Marcu

    1. Laser Department, National Institute for Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics, Bucharest-Magurele, Romania

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  3. Niculae N. Puscas

    1. Dept. of Physics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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  • Provides a comprehensive presentation of pulsed laser ablation
  • Describes the principles, processes and tools of pulsed laser ablation in direct connection to the physical properties of the irradiated materials
  • Presents the theory of laser ablation and atomic excitation
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Surface Sciences (SSSUR, volume 53)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Mihai Stafe, Aurelian Marcu, Niculae N. Puscas
    Pages 1-13

  3. Lasers for Pulsed Laser Ablation

    • Mihai Stafe, Aurelian Marcu, Niculae N. Puscas
    Pages 15-51

  4. Laser-Matter Interaction Below the Plasma Ignition Threshold Intensity

    • Mihai Stafe, Aurelian Marcu, Niculae N. Puscas
    Pages 53-76

  5. Laser-Matter Interaction Above the Plasma Ignition Threshold Intensity

    • Mihai Stafe, Aurelian Marcu, Niculae N. Puscas
    Pages 77-141

  6. Material Removal and Deposition by Pulsed Laser Ablation and Associated Phenomena

    • Mihai Stafe, Aurelian Marcu, Niculae N. Puscas
    Pages 143-214

  7. Experimental Techniques for Analyzing the Material Removal and Deposition Rates in Real Time

    • Mihai Stafe, Aurelian Marcu, Niculae N. Puscas
    Pages 215-224

  8. Conclusion

    • Mihai Stafe, Aurelian Marcu, Niculae N. Puscas
    Pages 225-229

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 231-233
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The book introduces ‘the state of the art' of pulsed laser ablation and its applications. It is based on recent theoretical and experimental studies. The book reaches from the basics to advanced topics of pulsed laser ablation. Theoretical and experimental fundamental phenomena involved in pulsed laser ablation are discussed with respect to material properties, laser wavelength, fluence and intensity regime of the light absorbed linearly or non-linearly in the target material. The energy absorbed by the electrons leads to atom/molecule excitation, ionization and/or direct chemical bond breaking and is also transferred to the lattice leading to material heating and phase transitions. Experimental non-invasive optical methods for analyzing these phenomena in real time are described. Theoretical models for pulsed laser ablation and phase transitions induced by laser beams and laser-vapour/plasma interaction during the plume expansion above the target are also presented. Calculations of the ablation speed and dimensions of the ablated micro- and nano-structures are performed. The validity and required refinement of different models in different experimental conditions is provided. The pulsed laser deposition process which bases on collecting the ablated particles on a surface is analyzed in terms of efficiency and quality of the deposited films as a function of ambient conditions, target material, laser parameters and substrate characteristics. The interaction between the incident laser and the ablation plasma is analyzed with respect to its influence on the structures of the deposited films and its capacity to generate high harmonics and single attosecond pulses which are highly desirable in pump-probe experiments.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. of Physics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

    Mihai Stafe, Niculae N. Puscas

  • Laser Department, National Institute for Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics, Bucharest-Magurele, Romania

    Aurelian Marcu

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