Title :
Novel Ce:BiIG epitaxial thin films for magneto-optical applications
Author :
Ferrera, M. ; Sekhar, M. Chandra ; Hwang, J.Y. ; Razzari, L. ; Harnagea, C. ; Zaezjev, M. ; Linzon, Y. ; Pignolet, A. ; Morandotti, R.
Author_Institution :
Energie, Mater. et Telecommun., Inst. Nat. de la Rech. Sci. (INRS), Varennes, QC, Canada
Abstract :
We report on the growth and characterization of novel Ce2.2Bi0.8Fe5O12-(Ce:BiIG) epitaxial thin films fabricated via pulsed laser deposition. Our results suggest the highest Faraday rotation ever obtained in magneto-optical garnet thin films (0.55 degrees/mum, @1550 nm).
Keywords :
Faraday effect; bismuth compounds; cerium compounds; magnetic epitaxial layers; optical films; pulsed laser deposition; Ce:BiIG epitaxial thin films; Ce2.2Bi0.8Fe5O12; Faraday rotation; garnet thin films; magneto-optical applications; magneto-optical thin films; pulsed laser deposition; wavelength 1550 nm; Bismuth; Garnet films; Iron; Magnetic materials; Magnetooptic effects; Optical films; Pulsed laser deposition; Sputtering; Substrates; Transistors; (160.3820) Magneto-optical materials; (230.3240) Isolators;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
