Single Molecular Membrane Glue Technique for Laser Driven Shock Experiments

The present report describes the adhesion of metal foils without a conventional glue to provide a precise thickness (~ 20 µm) of an adhered step target for ultrahigh pressure, laser shock experiments. The technique involves two processes: single molecule coating on the metal surface and fastening the two surfaces together. For the two 20 µm aluminum targets of single foil and adhered foils, a negligible difference in laser shock speed was observed in comparison with laser energy and target thickness.