Abstract
Femtosecond laser pulses are focused on a thin film of Ge 2Sb2Te5 phase-change material, and the transfer of the illuminated material to a nearby substrate is investigated. The size, shape, and phase-state of the fabricated pattern can be effectively controlled by the laser fluence and by the thickness of the Ge2Sb2Te5 film. Results show multi-level electrical and optical reflection states of the fabricated patterns, which may provide a simple and efficient foundation for patterning future phase-change devices. © 2011 Optical Society of America.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 16975-16984 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 Aug 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics