In situ poling of LiNbO3 bulk crystal below the Curie temperature by application of electric field after growth

V. Bermúdez, P. S. Dutta, M. D. Serrano, E. Diéguez*

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Abstract

An effective method of in situ poling of LiNbO3 by applying a constant electric field after growth below the Curie temperature is described. The current transient behaviour due to repolarization of domains has been studied. Completely single domain crystals can be obtained by this method without any problems of seed decomposition, melt electrolysis or near surface degradation due to the applied field that are encountered in conventional methods. The optimized growth conditions and electric field parameters to obtain mono-domain crystals are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)409-412
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume169
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 1996
Externally publishedYes

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