Behavior of positive ions ejected from laser-irradiated CdS

A. Namiki, K. Watabe, H. Fukano, S. Nishigaki, T. Noda

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Abstract

The dynamic behavior of ions ejected by pulsed nitrogen laser irradiation of the single-crystal CdS have been ivestigated with a dynamic mass spectroscopic method. The energetic ions are generated through a process different from that of slow neutrals. The ion produced below 80 mJ/cm 2 laser power is created at the surface and accelerated by a Madelung potential, reaching the kinetic energy of 100 eV. At a higher power region, relatively slow cadmium ions showed a Maxwellian velocity distribution suggesting the laser-generated gaseous plasma. Three possible mechanisms for ion formation are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3443-3447
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume54
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1983
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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