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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 423-430 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing |
| Volume | 108 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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Pulsed laser deposition using diffractively shaped excimer-laser beams. / Kekkonen, V. (Corresponding Author); Hakola, Antti; Likonen, Jari; Ge, Y.; Kajava, T.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Pulsed laser deposition using diffractively shaped excimer-laser beams
AU - Kekkonen, V.
AU - Hakola, Antti
AU - Likonen, Jari
AU - Ge, Y.
AU - Kajava, T.
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Controlling laser-pulse parameters is an important issue in pulsed laser deposition (PLD). In particular, homogenization of laser beams improves the reproducibility of the PLD process by guaranteeing a uniform intensity distribution and a well-defined energy density of the laser spot on the target. We have integrated a beam-homogenization system into our PLD setup, and here we discuss the results and advantages of using such a system. The optical setup is based on diffractive beam-splitter gratings, which produce a 2×2-mm2 flat-top distribution with fluences of the order of 3 J/cm2 on the target. We demonstrate the applicability of this technique by depositing thin films of ferromagnetic Ni–Mn–Ga shape-memory alloys. Magnetic and structural characterization, including secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), indicate that nearly stoichiometric composition and crystallization in the desired martensitic phase is obtained for films deposited on Al2O3 under optimal conditions. In contrast, the formation of silicide compounds at temperatures above 500 ∘C is detrimental in the deposition of Ni–Mn–Ga films directly on silicon.
AB - Controlling laser-pulse parameters is an important issue in pulsed laser deposition (PLD). In particular, homogenization of laser beams improves the reproducibility of the PLD process by guaranteeing a uniform intensity distribution and a well-defined energy density of the laser spot on the target. We have integrated a beam-homogenization system into our PLD setup, and here we discuss the results and advantages of using such a system. The optical setup is based on diffractive beam-splitter gratings, which produce a 2×2-mm2 flat-top distribution with fluences of the order of 3 J/cm2 on the target. We demonstrate the applicability of this technique by depositing thin films of ferromagnetic Ni–Mn–Ga shape-memory alloys. Magnetic and structural characterization, including secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), indicate that nearly stoichiometric composition and crystallization in the desired martensitic phase is obtained for films deposited on Al2O3 under optimal conditions. In contrast, the formation of silicide compounds at temperatures above 500 ∘C is detrimental in the deposition of Ni–Mn–Ga films directly on silicon.
U2 - 10.1007/s00339-012-6904-8
DO - 10.1007/s00339-012-6904-8
M3 - Article
VL - 108
SP - 423
EP - 430
JO - Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing
JF - Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing
SN - 0947-8396
IS - 2
ER -