Laser-induced incandescence applied to metal nanostructures

Randall L. Vander Wal, Thomas M. Ticich, Joseph R. West

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Abstract

Laser-induced incandescence is both characterized and demonstrated for the measurement of metal nanoparticle concentration. Reported are the results of an initial characterization of the spectral and temporal signature of the laser-induced incandescence as a function of the excitation laser fluence and wavelength. Validation of the incandescence as a measure of the concentration is demonstrated by absorption measurements. Fluence dependence measurements are also presented. Double-pulse measurements determine the fluence for the onset of vaporization-induced mass loss. Comparisons between the present observations and those for carbon nanostructures are also made. Metals tested include (in order of increasing vaporization temperature) Fe, Ti, Mo, and W.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5867-5879
Number of pages13
JournalApplied optics
Volume38
Issue number27
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 20 1999

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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