Formation of large carbon clusters during laser ablation of foam graphite

S.I. Kudryashov, N.B. Zorov, A.A. Karabutov, Yu.Ya. Kuzyakov

Mendeleev Commun., v.1, p.22-24 (1997 )

ABSTRACT. Vaporisation from rough surface areas during the laser ablation of foam graphite under vacuum generates a shock wave of recoil pressure of the vaporised substance which destroys the layer heated by radiation by desorbing large fragments from the material surface.

Laboratory of Laser Diagnostics