Title :
Domain inversion in lithium niobate crystals assisted by photorefractive space-charge fields
Author :
Eggert, H.A. ; Kalkum, F. ; Buse, K.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Phys., Univ. of Bonn, Bonn
Abstract :
Utilizing the photorefractive effect, space-charge fields are recorded in near-stoichiometric, iron-doped lithium niobate crystals. Together with an external electric field these can lead to tailored inversion of ferroelectric domains.
Keywords :
electric domains; ferroelectric materials; iron; lithium compounds; photorefractive effect; photorefractive materials; space charge; stoichiometry; LiNbO3:Fe; external electric field; ferroelectric domain inversion; iron-doped lithium niobate crystal; near-stoichiometry; photorefractive effect; space-charge field; Crystals; Diffraction gratings; Ferroelectric materials; Holographic optical components; Holography; Laser beams; Lighting; Lithium niobate; Optical polarization; Photorefractive materials; (090.2900) Holographic recording materials; (160.2260) Ferroelectrics; (160.5320) Photorefractive materials;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4627679
