Ferroelectric oxide thin films for photonic applications

Bruce W Wessels*

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Abstract

Ferroelectric oxide thin films have been synthesized by metal- organic chemical vapor deposition for potential applications in OEICs. Initial emphasis has been on the BaTiO3 system because of its excellent electro-optic and non-linear optical properties. Epitaxial thin films have been prepared with excellent ferroelectric properties. Second-order non-linear susceptibilities of the thin films approaching the bulk value have been measured. The doping of the thin films with the rare earth ion Er has been achieved. Strong characteristic 4f shell emission has been observed at 1.5 micron under optical excitation. This suggests that BaTiO3 thin films may be well- suited as a gain medium for integrated optical amplifiers. Other ferroelectric epitaxial films have been synthesized including SrBaNb2O6 and KNbO3 and their nonlinear optical properties measured. Prospects and challenges for integration of these ferroelectric thin films in OEICs are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages598-605
Number of pages8
Volume2397
ISBN (Print)0819417440
StatePublished - Jan 1 1995
EventOptoelectronic Integrated Circuit Materials, Physics, and Devices - San Jose, CA, USA
Duration: Feb 6 1995Feb 9 1995

Other

OtherOptoelectronic Integrated Circuit Materials, Physics, and Devices
CitySan Jose, CA, USA
Period2/6/952/9/95

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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