Synthesis, microstructural and optical characterization of LiNbO3 thin films deposited by aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition

This work reports the synthesis, micro-structural characterization and optical properties of lithium niobate (LiNbO3) thin films deposited by aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) on silicon substrates. The films deposited were polycrystalline, uniform, dense, nonlight scattering and fi...

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Autores: J. A. Ocón-Arellanes, J. G. Murillo-Ramírez, P. Amézaga-Madrid, M. Miki-Yoshida
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2014
País:México
Institución:Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados
Repositorio:Redalyc-CIMAV
OAI Identifier:oai:redalyc.org:41631683003
Acceso en línea:https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=41631683003
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Multidisciplinarias (Ciencias Sociales)
LiNbO3 thin films
piezoelectric material
aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD)
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Sumario:This work reports the synthesis, micro-structural characterization and optical properties of lithium niobate (LiNbO3) thin films deposited by aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) on silicon substrates. The films deposited were polycrystalline, uniform, dense, nonlight scattering and firmly adhered to the substrate. This was deduced from high resolution electron microscopy studies and spectral reflectance measurements. The films were not epitaxial; however, they are considered smooth enough to be employed in optical waveguide applications, since their roughness is very low compared to the wavelength of the utilizable radiation.