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Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived (Pb,Ba)(Zr,Ti,Nb)O3 Thin Films for Optical Waveguide Development

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

P. F. Baude
Affiliation:
Microelectromechanical Systems Center Electrical Engineering Department
J. S. Wright
Affiliation:
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department, University of Minnesota, 200 S. E. Union Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455
C. Ye
Affiliation:
Microelectromechanical Systems Center Electrical Engineering Department
L. F. Francis
Affiliation:
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department, University of Minnesota, 200 S. E. Union Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455
D. L. Polla
Affiliation:
Microelectromechanical Systems Center Electrical Engineering Department
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Abstract

(PbBa)(ZrTiNb)03 thin films and powders have been prepared using the sol-gel technique. Solutions were synthesized in 2-methoxyethanol based upon our previous PZT solution preparation. Three different approaches were used for incorporating barium into PZT alkoxide solutions. Thermal analysis and x-ray diffraction results indicated that barium methoxypropoxide gave the best results. PBZTN (71% Pb and 71% Zr) was deposited onto sapphire substrates as well as oxidized silicon substrates. Optical transmission measurements showed greater than 80% transmission for wavelengths longer than 400 nm. Films with thickness of 3000 Å on sapphire exhibited a refractive index of 2.19 at λ=633 nm.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1994

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