Effect of Laser Heating on Partial Decomposition of Bi₁₂SiO₂₀ (BSO) Single Crystal: Raman Study

Figure 2

AFM results of: untreated Bi₁₂SiO₂₀ single crystal (a); laser treated Bi₁₂SiO₂₀ sample  = 1.5 mW/μm²: 30 s (b); and 60 s (c).

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