RT Journal Article
T1 Analysis of nanostructured porous films by measurement of adsorption isotherms with optical fiber and ellipsometry
A1 Álvarez Herrero, Alberto
A1 Guerrero Padrón, Héctor
A1 Levy, David
A1 Bernabeu Martínez, Eusebio
AB An optical method to determine the nanostructure and the morphology of porous thin films is presented. This procedure is based on the response of a side-polished optical fiber with the film under study, when an adsorption-desorption cycle is carried out. Spectroscopic ellipsometry provides additional information about the optical properties and adsorption behavior of the film. Pore size distribution, anisotropy, and inhomogeneity of films can be determined by use of these two complementary techniques. To check the performances and suitability of the optical method, we have characterized a typical porous material: a TiO_2 film deposited by evaporation. Water vapor has been used for the adsorption cycles. The well-known columnar structure of the evaporated TiO_2 has been evidenced, and the relation between the nanostructure and the optical properties of the film is showed.
PB The Optical Society Of America
SN 1559-128X
YR 2002
FD 2002-11-01
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/59213
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/59213
LA eng
NO © 2002 Optical Society of America.The authors thank A. J. Fort for his helpful work on the growth of the TiO_2 films.
DS Docta Complutense
RD 7 abr 2025