Cluster generation by laser ablation

被引:2
作者
Saito, N [1 ]
Koyama, K [1 ]
Tanimoto, M [1 ]
机构
[1] Electrotech Lab, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3058568, Japan
关键词
neutral cluster; ion cluster; niobium; laser ablation; time-of-flight mass spectrometer; plasma;
D O I
10.1016/S0169-4332(00)00688-7
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We produced niobium clusters over a wide size range(Nb-n: 1 less than or equal to n less than or equal to 1000) by a laser ablation method in a low-pressure condensation source. Mass spectra of the neutral clusters, positive and negative ion clusters were measured by a time-of-flight mass spectrometer with a high mass resolution and a wide mass range. Similarity and difference in their mass spectra were examined to understand the cluster generation process in different charged states. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:380 / 386
页数:7
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