M. Cutroneo, A. Mackova, L. Torrisi, K. Vad, A. Csik, L. Ando’, B. Svecova

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B 406, Part A (2017) 42-47
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2017.03.164

Published: 13 March 2017

Abstract

Polymethylmethacrylate thin foils were prepared by using physical and chemical processes aimed at changing certain properties. The density and the optical properties were changed obtaining clear and opaque foils. DC magnetron sputtering method was used to cover the foils with thin metallic palladium layers. The high optical absorbent foils were obtained producing microstructured PMMA microbeads with and without thin metallic coatings. Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy, optical investigation and microscopy were employed to characterize the prepared foils useful in the field study of laser-matter interaction.