Laser light and electrodes: Interaction mechanisms and electroanalytical applications

Authors :: Brennan, Jennifer L.
Forster, Robert J.
Source :: Journal of Physical Chemistry B. Sept 4, 2003, Vol. 107 Issue 35, p9344, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: The effect of 355 nm, 10 ns laser pulses of 3 - 11 MW cm(super -2) intensity on gold macrodisk electrodes is investigated. The results suggest that the primary activation mechanism involves thermally driven desorption of adventitious surface impurities.

Subjects :: Gold compounds -- Chemical properties
Gold compounds -- Thermal properties
Laser photochemistry -- Analysis
Electrodes -- Chemical properties
Electrodes -- Thermal properties
Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries

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