Kinetics of the local polarization switching in stoichiometric LiTaO(3) under electric field applied using the tip of scanning probe microscope

The investigation of the local polarization switching including direct domain-writing, local hysteresis measurements, and domain stability testing was carried out in single-crystalline Stoichiometric lithium tantalate using the Scanning Probe Microscope. Piezoresponse Force Microscopy was utilized f...

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Published in:Ferroelectrics 2006-01, Vol.340, p.129-136
Main Authors: Shishkin, E I, Shur, V Ya, Mieth, O, Eng, L M, Galambos, L L, Miles, R O
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The investigation of the local polarization switching including direct domain-writing, local hysteresis measurements, and domain stability testing was carried out in single-crystalline Stoichiometric lithium tantalate using the Scanning Probe Microscope. Piezoresponse Force Microscopy was utilized for domain visualization and recording of local switching characteristics. Two variants of domain patterning were shown: "direct writing" and " self-assembled formation." The polarization reversal in direction opposite to applied field ("anti-parallel switching") was studied in details and attributed to screening of external field.
ISSN:0015-0193
1563-5112
DOI:10.1080/00150190600889171