Continuous wave ultra violet radiation induced frustration of etching in lithium niobate single crystals

Illumination of the -z face of congruent lithium niobate single crystals with continuous wave (c.w.) ultraviolet (UV) laser radiation modifies the response of the surface to subsequent acid etching. A frequency doubled Ar+ laser (lambda=244 nm) was used to illuminate the -z crystal face making it re...

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Main Authors: Mailis, Sakellaris (Author), Riziotis, C. (Author), Smith, Peter G.R (Author), Scott, J.G (Author), Eason, R.W (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2003.
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