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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Laser Physics

Background:

  • Controlling nanoparticle and cluster properties is crucial for nanotechnology.
  • Synthesizing nanoparticles within solid-state materials presents significant challenges for integrated devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for space-selective control of tellurium (Te) precipitation as clusters or nanoparticles in glass.
  • To investigate the influence of femtosecond laser parameters on the formation and distribution of Te nanostructures.

Main Methods:

  • Space-selective precipitation of tellurium in glass using femtosecond (fs) laser irradiation at 800 nm.
  • Varying laser repetition rates (1 kHz and 250 kHz) to control cluster-to-nanoparticle transformation.
  • Raman mapping to analyze the spatial distribution of Te clusters and nanoparticles.

Main Results:

  • Femtosecond laser irradiation at 1 kHz produced Te2 clusters emitting near-infrared light.
  • Increasing the repetition rate to 250 kHz induced a temperature field, transforming clusters into nanoparticles.
  • Raman mapping confirmed central localization of clusters and annular distribution of nanoparticles within laser-induced microstructures.

Conclusions:

  • Femtosecond laser irradiation offers a novel strategy for controlled synthesis of tellurium clusters and nanoparticles in glass.
  • The technique allows for space-selective precipitation and transformation of nanostructures.
  • Demonstrated potential for optical data storage and embedded micro-grating fabrication.