Nanomaterials with an extreme degree of uniformity have been developed by u
sing a LASER-driven nonequilibrium process. Uniformity and complexity are c
ritical fur fabrication of submicron-scale device structures in electronics
and photonics. This paper describes a synthesis process, and synthesized n
anoparticulate materials and their superior nature as building blocks. Form
ation of slurries and coated films is also presented. (C) 2001 Acta Materia
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