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In this work, we study ablation of silicon in distilled water under the action of laser pulses with nanosecond duration. The size distribution of produced particles depends on the laser processing parameters and therefore can be modified by the varying distance between laser pulses, laser fluence or pulse duration. The properties of fabricated nanostructures are investigated by scanning electron microscopy to acquire statistical information on nanoparticle sizes. These results can be promising for dielectric nanophotonics, photovoltaics or cancer treatment where relatively large spherical silicon particles are necessary.
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The study is funded by a grant Russian Science Foundation (project № 19-79-10208). SEM studies were done on the base of the Interdisciplinary Resource Center for Nanotechnology, Research Park, St. Petersburg State University. Zeta-potential measurements were performed at the Center for Optical and Laser Materials Research, Research Park, St. Petersburg State University.
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Krivonosov, A., Zuev, D., Kaputkina, S. et al. Evolution of size distribution of Si nanoparticles produced by pulsed laser ablation in water. Opt Quant Electron 52, 158 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-020-02274-z
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