Microindentation of proton exchange layers in lithium niobate crystals

Microindentation of the proton exchange layers on X-cut lithium niobate crystal was performed. It has been found that proton exchange causes an increase in "true" hardness and decrease in crystal elasticity.

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Published in2011 International Conference and Seminar on Micro/Nanotechnologies and Electron Devices Proceedings pp. 76 - 79
Main Authors Kichigin, V. I., Petukhov, I. V., Skachkov, A. P., Mushinsky, S. S., Shevtsov, D. I., Volyntsev, A. B.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.06.2011
Subjects
Annealing
Chemicals
Crystals
Lithium niobate
microindentation
Optical waveguides
proton exchange
Protons
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Summary:Microindentation of the proton exchange layers on X-cut lithium niobate crystal was performed. It has been found that proton exchange causes an increase in "true" hardness and decrease in crystal elasticity.
ISBN:1612847935
9781612847931
ISSN:1815-3712
DOI:10.1109/EDM.2011.6006899