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Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD)

A Colorful Journey into Thin Film


Technology
What is PLD?
• PLD is a technique where a laser beam hits a
target material,
• forming a plasma that deposits as a thin film
on a surface.
• It is used to make smooth, thin layers for high-
tech applications.
How PLD Works
• 1. A pulsed laser hits a solid target.
• 2. The material is vaporized into plasma.
• 3. The plasma moves toward a substrate.
• 4. A thin film grows layer by layer.
Advantages of PLD
• ✓ Copies material stoichiometry exactly.
• ✓ Needs lower temperatures.
• ✓ Multi-target switching allows layered films.
• ✓ Simple setup for lab use.
Disadvantages of PLD
• ✗ Not ideal for large areas.
• ✗ Particulates may form on film.
• ✗ Limited use in mass production.
Materials Used in PLD
• - Zinc Oxide (ZnO): semiconductors
• - YBCO: superconductors
• - TiO₂: photocatalysts
• - Nickel, Copper, Iron oxides, etc.
Applications of PLD
• - High-temperature superconductors
• - Optical and electronic coatings
• - Thin-film batteries and solar cells
• - Nanotubes and quantum dots
Graph: Deposition Rate vs. Laser
Energy

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