Abstract
The nonequilibrium carrier dynamics in Ag nanoparticles was explored by femtosecond optical pump-probe spectroscopy. Metal-dielectric nanocomposite materials containing Ag nanoparticles of different sizes were prepared by thermal treatment of aluminophosphate glasses. The ultrafast relaxation dynamics of the electron scattering on the 10-13-10-12 sec scale shows size- and pump power-dependent properties. The two-photon absorption process in nanoparticles of different sizes is discussed. The laser-induced coherent vibrations of nanoparticles were observed in transient transmission experiments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1715-1721 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Electronic Materials |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2006 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry
Keywords
- Aluminophosphate glass
- Pump-probe spectroscopy
- Silver nanoparticles (NPs)
- Surface plasmon resonance