Abstract
We have investigated the crystallization of amorphous Y-Ba-Cu-O films with pulsed laser irradiation. The Y-Ba-Cu-O films were prepared on Si (001) substrates by pulsed laser deposition at room temperature. The microstructure and surface morphology of the films during the crystallization process were studied by x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Micro or submicro Y-Ba-Cu-O crystalline particles can be obtained with variant laser pulses and energy densities. The particles have half-spherical or even spherical shapes on the film surfaces, and the saturated particle sizes were found to be determined by the film thickness.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2598-2602 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 2000 Sept |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films