Nano-composite layers were synthesised by pulsed laser deposition (PLD)
combined with magnetron sputtering, ion gun modification and RF discharges, and by
dual pulsed laser ablation using simultaneously two KrF excimer lasers and two targets.
Diamond-like carbon (DLC), Cr-containing diamond-like carbon (Cr-DLC), silver-doped
hydroxyapatite (Ag-HA) and silver doped 316L steel and Ti6Al4V were prepared by
hybrid laser technologies for potential coating of medical implants. Growing DLC films
were modified during the laser deposition (10 J cm–2) by ion bombardment. Energy of
argon ions was in the range between 50 eV and 210 eV. Content of sp2 "graphitic" and
sp
3 "diamond" bonds, doping, structure, mechanical and biocompatible properties were
tested. Deposition arrangements and experiences are presente