Preparation and Application of Pulsed Laser Deposition High-Performance Thin Films
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 614
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Interests: fractal physics; laser–matter interaction; plasma diagnostics; drug delivery; polymer dynamics
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Interests: fabrication of thin films by physical vapor deposition techniques; development of new hybrid deposition systems combining deposition techniques and processes such as laser ablation, magnetron sputtering, plasma jet, r.f. discharges, and electron beam evaporations; characterization of functional properties of thin films and nanostructures for sensors and optoelectronics applications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, "Preparation and Application of Pulsed Laser Deposition High-Performance Thin Films", highlights original research and advancements in pulsed laser deposition (PLD). It explores recent developments in fundamental and applied research to improve the performance, functionality, and scalability of thin films for applications in photonics, sensors, and functional coatings.
Topics of interest include modeling laser–matter interactions, thin film characterization, deposition control using plasma diagnostics, and the creation of novel materials with enhanced electrical, magnetic, optical, and sensory properties. We welcome contributions on functional materials such as complex oxides, nitrides or carbide. This Special Issue will also highlight the progress on controlling thin-film-specific properties through tailoring the multivariable dependencies that PLD allows.
We particularly encourage submissions integrating machine learning and artificial intelligence to refine and optimize the deposition process, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to PLD. By showcasing innovative methods and applications, this Special Issue aims to be a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and practitioners in thin film technology.
Dr. Stefan-Andrei Irimiciuc
Dr. Jan Lancok
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- pulsed laser deposition
- oxides
- nitrides
- oxynitrides
- chalcogenide
- metals
- sensors
- laser-matter interaction
- high-entropy coatings
- nanostructured materials
- surface engineering
- functional coatings
- epitaxy
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