The present review concentrates on the excimer laser pulse laser modification of metal nanoparticles synthesized by ion implantation in amorphous dielectrics such as silicate glasses. One of the main features of composite samples prepared by the low ion implantation is the growth of metal particles with a very wide size distribution in the depth from the irradiated substrate surface. Pulsed laser irradiation makes it possible to modify this composite layer, improving the uniformity in the size distribution of the nanoparticles. Changes induced by pulsed laser exposure suggest there are both reductions in average size of the silver nanoparticles, and some long range dissolution of silver in the glass. This is particularly promising for the development of the technology of obtaining nonlinear optical materials. To control the parameters of the obtained layers a method based on an analysis of the optical reflection spectra measured on the side of the implanted and rear surfaces of glass is applied. Also, the factors influencing the experiment are discussed and the optical extinction spectra of the nanoparticles in the glass are modeled using the Mie theory.
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