EPITAXIAL LITAO3 THIN-FILMS BY PULSED-LASER DEPOSITION

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AGOSTINELLI, JA [1 ]
BRAUNSTEIN, GH [1 ]
BLANTON, TN [1 ]
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[1] EASTMAN KODAK CO,DIV ANALYT TECHNOL,ROCHESTER,NY 14652
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10.1063/1.110374
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Epitaxial LiTaO3 thin films having excellent crystalline properties have been achieved on (0001)-sapphire substrates using the technique of pulsed laser deposition. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that completely single-phase c-oriented LiTaO3 films were produced. X-ray rocking curve analysis showed that the range of misalignment of the c-axis direction was about 0.2-degrees. Ion channeling studies indicated a minimum backscattering yield of only 4.9%. Channeling also revealed an improvement in crystalline perfection as a function of distance above the interface with the sapphire substrate. Optical waveguiding with losses on the order of 1 dB/cm was demonstrated.
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