Resonant laser ablation: Mechanisms and applications

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1997 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.52183· OSTI ID:542093

Anderson, J E ^[1]; Allen, T M ^[2]; Garrett, A W; Gill, C G; Hemberger, P H ^[1]; Kelly, P B ^[2]; Nogar, N S ^[3]

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1. Chemical Sciences and Technology, MS J565, LANL, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 [phone], FAX [phone]
2. Department of Chemistry, University of California, Davis, California 95616 (United States)
3. Chemical Sciences and Technology, MS J565, LANL, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 [phone], FAX [phone] nogar (at) lanl.gov

We will report on aspects of resonant laser ablation (RLA) behavior for a number of sample types: metals, alloys, thin films, zeolites and soil. The versatility of RLA is demonstrated, with results on a variety of samples and in several mass spectrometers. In addition, the application to depth profiling of thin films is described; absolute removal rates and detection limits are also displayed. A discussion of possible mechanisms for low-power ablation are presented. {copyright} {ital 1997 American Institute of Physics.}

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 542093
• Report Number(s): CONF-960686-; ISSN 0094-243X; TRN: 97:019704
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 388, Issue 1; Conference: 8. international symposium on resonance ionization spectroscopy and its applications (RIS-96), State College, PA (United States), 30 Jun - 5 Jul 1996; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

66 PHYSICS
ABLATION
LASER RADIATION
METALS
ALLOYS
THIN FILMS
ZEOLITES
SOILS
MASS SPECTROSCOPY
RESONANCE ABSORPTION