Linear and nonlinear optical characterisation of silicon nanowire structures
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Sharon Mary McNicholas, 'Linear and nonlinear optical characterisation of silicon nanowire structures', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Physics, 2008, pp 200Download Item:
Abstract:
The morphological and optical properties of various silicon nanowire structures were
investigated. Photoluminescence was produced by all of the nanostructures and was
attributed to a variety of different mechanisms. Optical limiting capabilities were also demonstrated by the sihcon nanostructures in isopropanol dispersions. The observed optical limiting has a strong contribution from non-linear scattering. It is likely that the non-linear scattering arises due to plasmas, which are formed by laser induced breakdown of the nanostructure's silicon oxide outer shells.
Author: McNicholas, Sharon Mary
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Blau, WernerQualification name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Publisher:
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