Loadlock with included required equipment

The loadlock represents an upgrade to the existing pulsed laser deposition (PLD) system, mainly in terms of the possibility of achieving a better vacuum (10-8 mbar), which will enable easier monitoring of the growth of thin films and a wider selection of synthesis parameters. This will result in an optimization of the deposition process and consequently an improvement in the quality of prepared samples. At the same time, it will be possible to synthesize new materials, such as functional oxides with silicon and germanium, which require an extremely high level of atmospheric purity. Additionally, the loadlock will also be connected to a glove box, which will allow for direct transfer of samples from the main PLD system, where synthesis takes place, to the glove box, where sample manipulation or storage in an inert atmosphere will occur. Such a method of transferring samples will enable the preparation of more sensitive materials in the future, which cannot be prepared on the existing PLD system due to exposure to air under ambient conditions during sample insertion and removal from the system.

Responsible for equipment: PhD Matjaž Spreitzer
The equipment is located at the laboratory for pulsed laser deposition at the Advanced Materials Department - K9. Access to the equipment is provided to technically qualified users of the laboratory. In order to use the equipment, a prior appointment is required.