Primary and secondary threshold intensities of ultraviolet-laser-induced domain nucleation in nearly stoichiometric LiTaO3

The primary and secondary threshold intensities of ultraviolet-laser-induced preferential domain nucleation in nearly stoichiometric LiTaO3 is observed. The primary threshold is the minimum intensity to achieve the instantaneous preferential domain nucleation within the focus by the combined action...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 2008-02, Vol.92 (8)
Main Authors: Zhi, Ya’nan, Liu, De’an, Yan, Aimin, Sun, Jianfeng, Zhou, Yu, Luan, Zhu, Hang, Yin, Liu, Liren
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Language:English
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Summary:The primary and secondary threshold intensities of ultraviolet-laser-induced preferential domain nucleation in nearly stoichiometric LiTaO3 is observed. The primary threshold is the minimum intensity to achieve the instantaneous preferential domain nucleation within the focus by the combined action of irradiation and electric fields. The secondary threshold is the minimum intensity to achieve the memory effect without any irradiation within the original focus. The space charge field created by the photoionization carriers is thought to be responsible for the instantaneous effect. The explanation based on the formation and transformation of extrinsic defect is presented for the memory effect.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.2888747