Laser Encapsulation of Metallic Films in SiO2

1995 ◽  
Vol 397 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Pedraza ◽  
S. Cao ◽  
D. H. Lowndes ◽  
L. F. Allard
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Laser Pulse ◽  
Laser Energy ◽  
Substrate Material ◽  
Laser Energy Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Metallic Particles ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Encapsulation Process ◽  
Deposited Film

ABSTRACTThin films of gold, copper and iron deposited on silica were driven into the substrate by a laser pulse. This transport takes place only when the irradiation is performed at a laser energy density of 0.7 J/cm2 or lower. Cross sectional transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of the irradiated specimens reveals two distinctive stages in the encapsulation process. In the first, the film melts and clusters into small particles and in the second one the particles are driven into the substrate by the laser pulse. The particle size of encapsulated metal varies from 5 to 50 nm. Selected area diffraction of the large particles and lattice fringe images of the smaller particles reveal pure metals, e.g., gold, copper or iron. Titanium films laser irradiated are not encapsulated in silica; instead, these films react with silica forming an amorphous compound. Apparently, one of the conditions required for encapsulation is that the metal should not react with the substrate material. On subsequent irradiation at a laser energy density of 1.5 J/cm2, ablation of silica partially exposes the metallic particles. Strong bonding between a new film deposited after irradiation and the substrate is obtained because these particles anchor the freshly deposited film. Anchoring is clearly revealed by cross sectional TEM. The mechanisms of encapsulation are discussed using results from TEM and adhesion testing.

The Shallow Implantation of Bismuth During the Growth of Bismuth Nanocrystals in Al2O3 by Pulsed Laser Deposition

2003 ◽  
Vol 780 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Suárez-García ◽  
J-P. Barnes ◽  
R. Serna ◽  
A. K. Petford-Long ◽  
C. N. Afonso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Laser Energy ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Laser Deposition ◽  
Laser Energy Density ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Continuous Layer ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

AbstractThe effect of the laser energy density used to deposit Bi onto amorphous aluminum oxide (a-Al2O3) on the growth of Bi nanocrystals has been investigated using transmission electron microscopy of cross section samples. The laser energy density on the Bi target was varied by one order of magnitude (0.4 to 5 J cm-2). Across the range of energy densities, in addition to the Bi nanocrystals nucleated on the a-Al2O3 surface, a dark and apparently continuous layer appears below the nanocrystals. Energy dispersive X-ray analysis on the layer have shown it is Bi rich. The separation from the Bi layer to the bottom of the nanocrystals on top is consistent with the implantation range of Bi species in a-Al2O3. As the laser energy density increases, the implantation range has been measured to increase. The early stages of the Bi growth have been analyzed in order to determine how the Bi implanted layer develops.

The effects of the atmosphere on the surface modification of alumina by pulsed-laser-irradiation

1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1747-1754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siqi Cao ◽  
A. J. Pedraza ◽  
L. F. Allard ◽  
D. H. Lowndes
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Laser Pulse ◽  
Thin Layer ◽  
Amorphous Phase ◽  
Laser Energy ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Laser Pulses ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Metallic Particles ◽  
Cellular Microstructure

A near-surface thin layer is melted when alumina is pulsed-laser-irradiated in an Ar–4% H2 atmosphere or in air. A thin layer of amorphous phase forms when the substrates are irradiated in Ar–4% H2 at 1 to 1.3 J/cm2 with multiple laser pulses. Amorphous phase is also found in samples laser-irradiated in air and oxygen. After a laser pulse at an energy density of 1.6 J/cm2 or higher the melt solidifies epitaxially from the unmelted substrate with a cellular microstructure. There is a decrease in the cooling rate of the melt as the laser energy density is increased because more heat must be dissipated. The amorphous phase forms when the heat input due to the laser pulse produces a superheated melt that cools down sufficiently fast to avoid crystallization. Very small particles of aluminum in the laser-melted and subsequently solidified layer are observed only in samples laser-irradiated in an Ar–4% H2 atmosphere. In this reducing atmosphere, the alumina is possibly reduced to metallic aluminum which is mixed into the melt by the turbulence provoked by the laser pulses. The effects of these metallic particles on copper deposition when the irradiated substrates are immersed in an electroless bath are discussed.

Raman Measurements on Graphite Modified by High Power Laser Irradiation

1984 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Steinbeck ◽  
G. Braunstein ◽  
M.S. Dresselhaus ◽  
B.S. Elman ◽  
T. Venkatesan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Laser Pulse ◽  
Laser Irradiation ◽  
High Power ◽  
Laser Energy ◽  
Laser Pulses ◽  
Laser Energy Density ◽  
High Power Laser ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Raman Microprobe

AbstractThe behavior of highly anisotropic materials under short pulses of high power laser irradiation has been studied by irradiating highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) with 30 nsec Ruby-laser pulses with energy densities between 0.1 and 5.0J/cm2. Raman spectroscopy has been used to investigate the laser-induced modifications to the crystalline structure as a function of laser energy density of the laser pulse. A Raman microprobe was used to investigate the spatial variations of these near-surface regions. The irradiation of HOPG with energy densities above ~ 0.6J/cm2 leads to the appearance of the ~ 1360 cm-1 disorder-induced line in the first order Raman spectrum. The intensity of the ~ 1360cm-1 line increases with increasing laser energy density. As the energy density of the laser pulse reaches about 1.0J/cm2, the ~ 1360cm-1 line and the ~ 1580cm-1 Raman-allowed mode broaden and coalesce into a broad asymmetric band, indicating the formation of a highly disordered region, consistent with RBS-channeling measurements. However, as the laser energy density of the laser pulses is further increased above 3.0J/cm2, the two Raman lines narrow and can again be resolved suggesting laser-induced crystallization. The Raman results are consistent with high resolution electron microscopy observations showing the formation of randomly oriented crystallites. Raman Microprobe spectra revealed three separate regions of behavior: (i) an outer unirradiated region where the material appears HOPG-like with a thin layer of material coating the surface, (ii) an inner irradiated region where the structure is uniform, but disordered, and (iii) an intermediate region between the other regions where the structure is highly disordered. The changes in structure of the inner region are consistent with the behavior observed with RBS and conventional Raman spectra. The identification of an amorphous carbon-like layer on the outer region is consistent with a large thermomechanical stress at the graphite surface, introduced by the high power laser pulse, and known to occur in metals.

Fundamentals of radiation heat transfer in AlSi10Mg powder bed during selective laser melting

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1506-1515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei Wei ◽  
Zhengying Wei ◽  
Zhne Chen ◽  
Jun Du ◽  
Yuyang He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Laser Energy ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Laser Energy Density ◽  
Granular System ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Powder Bed

Purpose This paper aims to study numerically the influence of the applied laser energy density and the porosity of the powder bed on the thermal behavior of the melt and the resultant instability of the liquid track. Design/methodology/approach A three-dimensional model was proposed to predict local powder melting process. The model accounts for heat transfer, melting, solidification and evaporation in granular system at particle scale. The proposed model has been proved to be a good approach for the simulation of the laser melting process. Findings The results shows that the applied laser energy density has a significantly influence on the shape of the molten pool and the local thermal properties. The relative low or high input laser energy density has the main negative impact on the stability of the scan track. Decreasing the porosity of the powder bed lowers the heat dissipation in the downward direction, resulting in a shallower melt pool, whereas pushing results in improvement in liquid track quality. Originality/value The randomly packed powder bed is calculated using discrete element method. The powder particle information including particle size distribution and packing density is taken into account in placement of individual particles. The effect of volumetric shrinkage and evaporation is considered in numerical model.

Effects of laser energy density on in situ formation of nano-graphite

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 506004
Author(s):  
刘孝谦 Liu Xiaoqian ◽  
骆 芳 Luo Fang ◽  
杜琳琳 Du Linlin ◽  
陆潇晓 Lu Xiaoxiao
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Laser Energy ◽  
Laser Energy Density ◽  
In Situ Formation
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