The formation of surface periodic structures based on alkali halide crystals containing metal nanoparticles by ion implantation

Abstract

The results of the study of the parameters of the surface layer of a LiF crystal irradiated by Ag or Cu ion beam through a metal mask in the form of a grid with a period of 7 µm are presented. It was shown that a composite layer with a thickness of 3–5 µm is formed in the crystal in the form of a periodic structure containing F2 and F3+ color centers and (sub)nanometer metal particles. A diffraction pattern is observed on this structure upon irradiation with a laser beam.