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Negative thermal feedback in laser-assisted oxidation of thin Zn films

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The processes leading to the control of the lateral dimension of laser-assisted oxidation of Zn films on glass are examined. It is shown that it is determined by negative feedback between temperature and optical absorption.

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  1. Université de l'Etat, B-7000, Mons, Belgium

    M. Wautelet, L. D. Laude & F. Hanus

  2. Zentralinstitut für Kernforschung, Rossendorf, DDR-8051, Dresden, German Democratic Republic

    K. H. Heinig

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Wautelet, M., Laude, L.D., Hanus, F. et al. Negative thermal feedback in laser-assisted oxidation of thin Zn films. Appl. Phys. A 47, 313–316 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00615938

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