• Y. Kazakova
  • Y. Andreeva
  • M. Sergeev
  • V. Mikhailovskii
  • E. Ageev

In this study, we show that Ag thin films (10 nm thickness) deposited on a glass substrate can be transformed into nanoparticles by laser-induced dewetting using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser operated at λ = 532 nm. The film could be entirely dewetted by a single pulse, and the required fluence was about 100 mJ/cm2. The properties of fabricated nanostructures are investigated by scanning electron microscopy and optical spectroscopy. The size distribution of produced particles and the absorption spectra of dewetted films were found. This process provides a facile and scalable method of forming metal nanoparticle arrays for plasmonic and other applications.

Original languageEnglish
Article number97
Number of pages8
JournalOptical and Quantum Electronics
Volume52
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 Jan 2020

    Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    Research areas

  • Dewetting, Melting, Nanosecond laser pulses, Single-shot exposure, Ultrathin silver films, FABRICATION, NANOSTRUCTURE

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