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Electrospray Deposition of Uniform Thickness Ge23Sb7S70 and As40S60 Chalcogenide Glass Films
Published on: August 19, 2016
Summary
Self-supporting carbon glass films were prepared and characterized. These films show optimal spectral and photoacoustic properties for use as standard samples in photoacoustic spectroscopy.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Spectroscopy
- Acoustics
Background:
- Photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) is a sensitive technique for material analysis.
- Developing reliable standard samples is crucial for accurate PAS measurements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the preparation of self-supporting carbon glass films.
- To evaluate their suitability as standard samples for photoacoustic spectroscopy.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of self-supporting carbon glass films.
- Characterization of spectral properties.
- Measurement of photoacoustic parameters using gas-coupled microphones.
Main Results:
- Successful preparation of self-supporting carbon glass films.
- Detailed spectral and photoacoustic data were obtained.
- The films demonstrated properties suitable for standard samples.
Conclusions:
- Self-supporting carbon glass films are effectively prepared.
- These films are ideal standard samples for photoacoustic spectroscopy with gas-coupled microphones.

