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Nanosecond laser damage of metallic mirrors
Muresan, Mihai-George; Pilná, Kateřina; Čech, Pavel; Mydlář, Martin; Vanda, Jan; Navrátil, Petr
2020 - English
Laser surface processing is an established method to introduce surface functionalities on solid surfaces with the required throughputs for a commercial process. Fabrication of laser induced surface structures in an effective matter is done by laser interaction studies, which reveal the best processing parameters (laser wavelength, fluence, repetition, together with the processing speed and environment). Customized solutions are providing the best yields and they are being implemented faster than ever. However, the optics manufacturers are not being to keep up the pace with the new requirements, so they turn instead on older, but safer technology. In order to get a better understanding of optics capabilities, thorough testing is required. Common laser metallic mirrors, commercially available, are being rigorously tested using a nanosecond Yb:YAG laser and the results are compared with the vendor’s information.\n
Keywords:
laser patterning; metallic mirrors; LIDT; nanosecond laser testing
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Nanosecond laser damage of metallic mirrors
Laser surface processing is an established method to introduce surface functionalities on solid surfaces with the required throughputs for a commercial process. Fabrication of laser induced surface ...
Studium vlivu složení ve směsi CsCl-HfCl.sub.4./sub. na její tepelné vlastnosti v uzavřeném systému pomocí DSC analýzy
Král, Robert; Zemenová, Petra; Vaněček, Vojtěch; Bystřický, Aleš
2020 - Czech
Příspěvek se zabývá studiem tepelného chování směsi CsCl-HfCl4 o různém složení (nadbytek Cs- nebo Hf-složky) v uzavřeném systému (křemenné ampuli) pomocí neizotermní DSC analýzy. Ze získaných výsledků a jejich porovnáním s fázovým diagramem CsCl-HfCl4 bylo možné získat důležité informace potřebné k optimalizaci růstu krystalů Cs2HfCl6 vertikální Bridgmanovou metodou. This contribution deals with the study of thermal behavior of CsCl-HfCl4 mixture of various composition (containing excess of Cs- or Hf-component) in enclosed system (quartz ampoule) by non-isothermal DSC analysis. Important information necessary for optimization of the Cs2HfCl6 crystal growth by the vertical Bridgman method were obtained from the comparison of the recorded results and the CsCl-HfCl4 phase diagram.
Keywords:
CsCl-HfCl.sub.4./sub.; thermal properties; DSC analysis in closed system
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Studium vlivu složení ve směsi CsCl-HfCl.sub.4./sub. na její tepelné vlastnosti v uzavřeném systému pomocí DSC analýzy
Příspěvek se zabývá studiem tepelného chování směsi CsCl-HfCl4 o různém složení (nadbytek Cs- nebo Hf-složky) v uzavřeném systému (křemenné ampuli) pomocí neizotermní DSC analýzy. Ze získaných ...
Mass production of hydrogenated ZnO nanorods
Chang, Yu-Ying; Remeš, Zdeněk; Míčová, J.
2020 - English
We have developed an inexpensive and efficient technology of hydrothermal growth of ZnO nanorods from zinc nitrate hexahydrate (Zn(NO3)2·6H2O), as a precursor and hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) (C6H12N4), as a surfactant followed by plasma hydrogenation in a novel inductively coupled plasma (ICP) quartz reactor and equipped with the rotary sample holder to stir powder during plasma treatment. We have optimized the photoluminescence spectroscopy for measuring optical scattering samples with the high sensitivity, precise sample positioning and very low influence of the scattered excitation light. Here we present the latest results on the enhancement of the UV photoluminescence of the ZnO nanorods after plasma hydrogenation. The exciton-related photoluminescence has been significantly enhanced whereas the deep defect related yellow photoluminescence has been significantly decreased.\n
Keywords:
nanomaterials; ZnO; photoluminescence; excitons; inductively coupled plasma; hydrogenation
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Mass production of hydrogenated ZnO nanorods
We have developed an inexpensive and efficient technology of hydrothermal growth of ZnO nanorods from zinc nitrate hexahydrate (Zn(NO3)2·6H2O), as a precursor and hexamethylenetetramine (HMTA) ...
Laser-induced surface acoustic waves for thin film characterization
Kudělka, R.; Václavek, L.; Tomáštík, Jan; Malecová, S.; Čtvrtlík, R.
2020 - English
Knowledge of mechanical properties of thin films is essential for most of their applications.However, their determination can be problematic for very thin films. LAW (Laser-induced acousticwaves) is a combined acousto-optic method capable of measuring films with thickness from fewnanometers. It utilizes ultrasound surface waves which are excited via short laser pulses and detectedby a PVDF foil. Properties such as Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio and density of both the film andthe substrate as well as film thickness can be explored.Results from the LAW method are successfullycompared with nanoindentation for Young’s modulus evaluation and with optical method for filmthickness evaluation and also with literature data. Application of LAW for anisotropy mapping ofmaterials with cubic crystallographic lattice is also demonstrated
Keywords:
anisotropy; laser-induced surface acoustic waves; nanoindentation; Young’s modulus; thin films
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Laser-induced surface acoustic waves for thin film characterization
Knowledge of mechanical properties of thin films is essential for most of their applications.However, their determination can be problematic for very thin films. LAW (Laser-induced acousticwaves) is a ...
Characterization of titanium laser welds
Chmelíčková, H.; Hiklová, H.; Václavek, L.; Tomáštík, J.; Čtvrtlík, Radim
2020 - English
Butt welding of commercially pure titanium Grade 1 and Ti6Al4V alloy sheets using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser KLS 246 - 102 LASAG were carried out to determine optimal values of pulse energy and pulse length to create completely penetrated weld. Surface peak power density of about 3.105 W.cm−2 was found as an optimal value. Weld dimensions, both face width and penetration depth, are found to be proportional to increasing energy and decreasing pulse length. Gentle sagging and root penetration were revealed by means of contact surface profilometry. The nanohardness tests on transverse cross-sections detected approximately 50% higher hardness in the fusion zone than in the base material.\n
Keywords:
elasticity; laser welding; nanohardness; surface profile; titanium
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Characterization of titanium laser welds
Butt welding of commercially pure titanium Grade 1 and Ti6Al4V alloy sheets using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser KLS 246 - 102 LASAG were carried out to determine optimal values of pulse energy and pulse ...
Fracture behavior of FeAlSi intermetallics
Čech, J.; Haušild, P.; Karlík, M.; Nová, K.; Průša, F.; Novák, P.; Kopeček, Jaromír
2020 - English
The study is devoted to the intermetallic alloy FeAl20Si20 (wt.%) with the potential applications in high temperature aggressive environments. The samples of the same chemical composition were prepared by spark plasma sintering from the different mechanically alloyed powders (pure elements and pre-alloyed powders).
Keywords:
FeAlSi; fracture toughness; nanoindentation; SPS
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Fracture behavior of FeAlSi intermetallics
The study is devoted to the intermetallic alloy FeAl20Si20 (wt.%) with the potential applications in high temperature aggressive environments. The samples of the same chemical composition were ...
Mathematical method for submolecular resolution of helicene-based macrocycles by atomic force microscopy in air
Ukraintsev, Egor; Houska, Václav; Vacek, Jaroslav; Starý, Ivo; Stará, Irena G.; Rezek, B.
2020 - English
We introduce a straightforward mathematical method for improving the AFM image resolution, applied to image analysis of helicene-based macrocycles adsorbed on HOPG. The method reveals structural details from insufficiently resolved AFM images and attributes them to internal structure and ordering of the macrocycles. Our findings are also corroborated by molecular mechanics simulations, validating that the structure provided by the method has lower potential energy compared to other tested macrocycle arrangements.
Keywords:
atomic force microscope; mathematical modeling; submolecular resolution; macrocycles; molecular mechanics simulations
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Mathematical method for submolecular resolution of helicene-based macrocycles by atomic force microscopy in air
We introduce a straightforward mathematical method for improving the AFM image resolution, applied to image analysis of helicene-based macrocycles adsorbed on HOPG. The method reveals structural ...
Comparison of microbial interactions of zinc oxide nanomaterials in various size and shape
Rutherford, D.; Jíra, J.; Mičová, J.; Remeš, Zdeněk; Hsu, H.S.; Rezek, B.
2020 - English
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) have shown great potential as a novel antibacterial material at a time when resistance towards conventional antibiotics is becoming more prevalent. We report bacteria inactivation by ZnO NP with novel hedgehog-like morphology using model gram-negative (E. coli) and gram-positive (S. aureus) bacteria. E. coli exposed to the novel ZnO hedgehog NP during growth resulted in 4 orders of magnitude reduction in viable cell concentration after 24 h, which is more than 2 orders higher reduction compared to commercially available ZnO NPs with nominal sizes from 50 nm to 20 um. There was a positive correlation between hedgehog NP concentration and bacteria cell concentration reduction within the range tested 0.1 – 1.0 mg/mL. S. aureus was less sensitive to ZnO NP exposure and inactivation effect of various ZnO NP, was comparable. The effect can be thus attributed to direct mechanical damage of the bacterial mebrane that is the most effective for the novel hedgehog ZnO NP. This conclusion was corroborated also by disk diffusion assays.\n
Keywords:
nanotechnology; microbiology; zinc oxide
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Comparison of microbial interactions of zinc oxide nanomaterials in various size and shape
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) have shown great potential as a novel antibacterial material at a time when resistance towards conventional antibiotics is becoming more prevalent. We report bacteria ...
Why monitor acoustic emissions during nanomechanical tests?
Čtvrtlík, Radim; Václavek, L.; Tomáštík, J.
2020 - English
Acoustic Emissions (AE) monitoring has been proved as an effective non-destructive technique at the macro scale. Nevertheless, it may also be employed at nano/micro scale during nanomechanical and nanotribological testing. Local mechanical properties of surfaces or micro object are routinely explored using nanoindentation, scratch test or dynamic impact tests that are evaluated based on analysis of depth-load-time records or microscopic observation of residual indents, scratch grooves or impact craters, respectively. Although these approaches have been proven to be sufficient in most cases for a variety of materials, there are many situations where they do not provide sufficient information for a complex understanding of the deformation response. On the other hand, analysis of AE signals generated during these tests may provide valuable complementary information and provide some insight into the dynamics of phenomena like cracking, phase transitions, plastic instabilities, etc.\n
Keywords:
acoustic emission; indentation; scratch test; thin films
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Why monitor acoustic emissions during nanomechanical tests?
Acoustic Emissions (AE) monitoring has been proved as an effective non-destructive technique at the macro scale. Nevertheless, it may also be employed at nano/micro scale during nanomechanical and ...
Role of Urbach Energy in Photovoltaics
Vlk, Aleš; Abelová, Lucie; Hájková, Zdeňka; Remeš, Zdeněk; Holovský, Jakub; Ledinský, Martin
2020 - English
Organic-inorganic halide perovskites provide new opportunities for improvement of optoelectronic device performance, especially the efficiency of solar cells. To evaluate the quality of a new material many parameters has to be taken into account. Here, we discuss one of the often overlooked semiconductor’s parameters, Urbach energy, which is an easily accessible measure of material disorder. Moreover, we present its importance on the example of organic-inorganic halide perovskites.
Keywords:
organic-inorganic halide perovskites; photoluminescence; Urbach energy
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Role of Urbach Energy in Photovoltaics
Organic-inorganic halide perovskites provide new opportunities for improvement of optoelectronic device performance, especially the efficiency of solar cells. To evaluate the quality of a new material ...
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