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Photothermal Analysis of Thin Films

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Book cover Photoacoustic, Photothermal and Photochemical Processes at Surfaces and in Thin Films

Part of the book series: Topics in Current Physics ((TCPHY,volume 47))

Abstract

Exposure of a sample to any form of radiation causes local heating via absorption and subsequent thermalization of energy. If the incident radiation is modulated or pulsed a transient heat source is generated in the sample. Thermal waves and, due to thermal expansion, acoustic waves are launched into the sample under study and interact with the sample before being detected by one of the numerous detection schemes available nowadays. By changing the incident wavelength, spectra of the sample can he recorded readily. Scanning of the excitation across the sample allows mapping of optical, thermal and acoustical properties of the sample under investigation. Any type of radiation can be utilized for the excitation of these phenomena. When using electromagnetic radiation, lasers are the preferred light source since they provide convenient access to an energy source of high spectral resolution, power, and, in the case of time resolved experiments, well-characterized pulse shape. In addition, lasers with their parallel beam facilitate the focusing of the energy into a small area. Other sources of energy that can he advantageous are particle beams, such as electron or ion beams.

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Coufal, H. (1989). Photothermal Analysis of Thin Films. In: Hess, P. (eds) Photoacoustic, Photothermal and Photochemical Processes at Surfaces and in Thin Films. Topics in Current Physics, vol 47. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-83945-0_5

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