Title :
RHEED studies on Z-cut LiNbO3
Author :
Petrucci, M. ; Pitt, C.W. ; Dobson, P.J.
Author_Institution :
University College London, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
Improved and indexed RHEED patterns are reported for the (001) plane of lithium niobate, together with the procedure necessary for correcting the RHEED patterns for refraction effects. A mean inner potential in the crystal of 15 ± 3eV is consistent with our observations.
Keywords :
integrated optics; lithium compounds; optical materials; reflection high energy electron diffraction; surface structure; (001) plane; RHEED patterns; integrated optics; mean inner potential; refraction effects; surface structure; z-cut;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860651