Synthesis and characterization of cluster-assembled carbon thin films.

Authors :: Milani, P.
Ferretti, M.
Piseri, P.
Bottani, C. E.
Ferrari, A.
Li Bassi, A.
Guizzetti, G.
Patrini, M.
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics; 12/1/1997, Vol. 82 Issue 11, p5793, 6p, 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: Reports on the synthesis and characterization of cluster-assembled carbon thin films. Deposition of supersonic cluster beams; Generation of clusters by a pulsed arc cluster ion source; Use of scanning electron microscopy, Raman and optical spectroscopy; Graphite-like nature of the films; Use of cluster beam deposition for the synthesis of nanocrystalline thin films.