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Multiple beam pulsed laser deposition of composite films

US11059128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2019
Grant dateJul 13, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/28
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to a system and method for multiple beam laser deposition of thin films wherein separate laser beams are used to ablate material from separate targets for concurrent deposition on a common substrate. The targets may include, but not limited to polymers, organics, inorganics, nanocrystals, solutions, or mixtures of materials. A target may be disposed on a tiltable mount to adjust the direction of the ablation plumes. Multiple ablation modes may be concurrently employed at the various targets, including, but not limited to pulsed laser, MAPLE, IR-MAPLE and other modes. The system may include a camera and processor for plume axis determination and feedback control of the plume axis by controlling a tilt of a target holder. Maple target loading sequences and liquid states are described. Fluorescent image monitoring is described.

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