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Area of Science:

  • Nanophotonics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Phase Transitions

Background:

  • Laser irradiation of gold nanoparticles in water induces plasmonic bubble nucleation.
  • Plasmonic bubbles are transient vapor formations with potential applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate the light-vapor conversion efficiency (η) of plasmonic bubbles.
  • To determine the influence of ambient pressure on bubble formation efficiency.
  • To understand the underlying physical mechanisms governing plasmonic bubble dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental investigation of plasmonic bubble formation under varying ambient pressures.
  • Quantitative measurement of light-vapor conversion efficiency (η).
  • Theoretical modeling using thermal diffusion and phase transition dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Light-vapor conversion efficiency (η) can reach up to 25%.
  • Vaporized water scales linearly with laser energy initially, then levels off.
  • Efficiency (η) decreases significantly with increasing ambient pressure.

Conclusions:

  • Ambient pressure is a critical factor influencing plasmonic bubble formation efficiency.
  • The observed phenomena are quantitatively explained by thermal diffusion and phase transition theory.
  • This study provides a framework for understanding and controlling laser-induced vapor generation.