Revolutionary 3-in-1 Laser Platform: Creating & Studying Nanostructures in Metal Films

Discover how researchers at the Irradiated Solids Laboratory are pushing the boundaries of nanotechnology with a groundbreaking ultra-fast laser platform. This innovative system allows for the fabrication of nanometric cavities in metal films and their in-situ characterization using advanced microscopy techniques. Learn how femtosecond laser pulses enable precise control over nanostructure creation and how techniques like interferometric microscopy, photoacoustic microscopy, and magnetoplasmonic microscopy are revolutionizing the study of plasmons and quasiparticles. This research, published in Physical Review Letters, opens new avenues for fundamental research and potential applications in sensors and integrated chips.
Keywords: nanotechnology, ultra-fast laser, femtosecond laser, nanostructures, metal films, microscopy, plasmons, quasiparticles, sensor technology, Physical Review Letters