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Nanosecond laser annealing (NLA) generates nanometric local molten regions (LMRs) on silicon surfaces, with their shape and size influenced by surface oxide thickness and crystalline orientation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore the formation and characteristics of local molten regions (LMRs) on silicon surfaces during laser annealing processes.

March 17, 2026Materials Science in Semiconductor ProcessingOpen Access

Local molten regions formation on silicon surfaces by laser annealing at the melting threshold

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This research aims to explore the formation and characteristics of local molten regions (LMRs) on silicon surfaces during laser annealing processes.
Irradiation of silicon surfaces using nanosecond and microsecond laser annealing techniques.
Investigation of the effects of surface oxide thickness and crystalline orientation on LMR formation.
Analysis of LMRs' shape and size evolution based on annealing duration.
Nanoscale LMRs form on silicon surfaces, reaching a maximum molten depth of approximately 20 nm.
LMR shapes evolve from square-based pyramids to castle-like structures with multiple peaks.
The presence and thickness of surface oxide significantly impact the geometry of LMRs.

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Nanoscale laser annealing demonstrates control over molten region formation in silicon, suggesting implications for semiconductor fabrication.

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Opprecht et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b8f12fdeb47d591b8c60b0 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2026.110597

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Nanoscale laser annealing demonstrates control over molten region formation in silicon, suggesting implications for semiconductor fabrication.

Local molten regions formation on silicon surfaces by laser annealing at the melting threshold

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Local molten regions formation on silicon surfaces by laser annealing at the melting threshold

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