Theory of Laser-Stimulated Processes. 3. Desorption through Vibrational Excitation by an IR Laser.
Abstract
Desorption of an adatom from a solid surface through vibrational excitation by by an IR laser is studied using a generalized master equation approach and the isomnesic approximation. A sharp transition from no desorption to almost instantaneous desorption is seen as the bound-to-continuum population transfer rate is varied. The critical rate increases linearly with laser power. Keywords: Laser induced, Desorption, Vibrational, Excitation, Theoretical, Master equation, Power, Dependence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA182209
Entities
People
- A. C. Beri
- Thomas F. George
Organizations
- University at Buffalo