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. 2016 Mar 23;6:23352. doi: 10.1038/srep23352

Figure 7. Steps of the nanoparticle-formation mechanism after laser pulse absorption.

Figure 7

(a) Plasma formation and initial cavitation bubble formation, (b) expansion of the cavitation bubble into the liquid and rapid cooling of the ablated matter, and (c) cavitation bubble collapse and nanoparticle release into the liquid.