Abstract

In this paper, we report on various nanostructures produced through direct surface modification on metals using femtosecond laser pulses. We show, for the first time, that these nanosctructures are natural consequence following femtosecond laser ablation. The optimal conditions for producing various nanostructures are determined.

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History
Original Manuscript: January 20, 2006
Manuscript Accepted: March 15, 2006
Revised Manuscript: March 14, 2006
Published: March 20, 2006

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Author Affiliations

A. Y. Vorobyev, Chunlei Guo

University of Rochester

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