Abstract
Compound semiconducting films are synthesized by laser irradiation of sandwich films of the constituants, under various conditions (time of irradiation, laser power, temperature, etc.). Experimental data give evidence of the roles of various parameters. After a presentation of the experimental results, the fundamental physico-chemical mechanisms of laser material interactions are analyzed. Particular emphasis is given to effects that need to be treated by using very-far-from-equilibrium concepts.
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