[Abstract]

This article will report on data gathered confirming one of the features of the “laser nano-cluster generator” (which was released in fiscal 2006) as the ability to generate mono-dispersed nano-clusters. Using conventional laser ablation methods, it is generally believed that widely dispersed nano-clusters appear due to the inhomogeneous nature of the thermodynamic state in the plume. However, with this equipment, a homogenized state within the plume is achieved as a result of shock waves from the laser ablation process. Also, a temporary separation between the nucleation process and growth of the nano-cluster is realized. In this report, data findings support the conclusion that the processes mentioned above (towards achieving a homogenized plume state) are effective in consistently generating mono-dispersed nano-clusters.