Precision Teng-Man electro-optic measurements using highly near-infrared transparent electrodes

Lian Wang*, Yu Yang, Zhifu Liu, Tobin J. Marks, Seng Tiong Ho

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Abstract

A series of highly near-infrared (MIR) transparent In2O 3 thin films has been grown by ion-assisted deposition (IAD) at room temperature, and their optical and electrical properties characterized. The NIR transparency and the plasma edge can be engineered through control of the film deposition conditions. The as-deposited In2O3 thin films were employed as transparent electrodes for direct electro-optic (EO) characterization measurements via the Teng-Man technique. Using LiNbO 3 as the standard, the relationship between the degree of electrode NIR transparency and Teng-Man EO measurement accuracy was evaluated. It is found that In2O3 electrodes can be tailored to be highly NIR transparent, thus providing more accurate Teng-Man EO coefficient quantification than ITO (tin-doped indium oxide). In addition, the EO coefficients of stilbazolium-based self-assembled superlattice (SAS) thin films were directly determined for the first time by the Teng-Man technique using an optimized In2O3 electrode. EO coefficients r33 of 42.2, 13.1, and 6.4 pm/V are obtained at 633, 1064, and 1310 nm, respectively.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCurrent and Future Trends of Functional Oxide Films
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages37-49
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)1558998853, 9781558998858
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Apr 17 2006Apr 21 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume928
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Other

Other2006 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period4/17/064/21/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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