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, non-light scattering and f...

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Autores: Murillo, Jose Guadalupe, Amézaga, Patricia, Miki, Mario, Ocón-Arellanes, J. A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2014
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD DE GUANAJUATO
Repositorio:Acta Universitaria
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:www.actauniversitaria.ugto.mx:article/623
Acceso en línea:https://www.actauniversitaria.ugto.mx/index.php/acta/article/view/623
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:LiNbO3 thin films
aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD)
piezoelectric material.
Synthesis and structural and optical characterization of thin films
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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, non-light 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.