Abstract
In this paper we propose a mathematical model and an approximate equation to explain the behavior found on the photoacoustic effect generated by laser-induced nanobubbles in colloidal gold solutions. To obtain the equation, we developed a simulation program based on the widely known Rayleigh-Plesset model. A set of measurements was carried out to assess its accuracy on real samples. The equation gives a good approximation for spherical gold nanoparticles with sizes between 10 and 80 nm, and laser fluences larger than the fluence threshold for bubble formation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 174104 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 96 |
Issue number | 17 |
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State | Published - 26 Apr 2010 |