Title :
Polarization-sensitive cat´s eye structuring of silicon by ultrashort light pulses
Author :
Jingyu Zhang ; Drevinskas, Rokas ; Beresna, Martynas ; Gecevicius, Mindaugas ; Kazansky, Peter G.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Univ. of Southampton, Southampton, UK
Abstract :
Sub-wavelength ridge structures are observed on silicon surface after irradiation with two femtosecond pulses. Cat´s-eye-shaped structures are aligned perpendicular to polarization of the second pulse and can be used for polarization-sensitive recording.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; high-speed optical techniques; laser beam effects; laser materials processing; self-assembly; silicon; surface structure; surface treatment; Si; femtosecond laser pulse; polarization-sensitive cat eye structuring; polarization-sensitive recording; self-assembled nanostructures; silicon surface; subwavelength ridge structure; Bridges; Laser beams; Optical surface waves; Radiation effects; Scanning electron microscopy; Silicon; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
