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Tunability of third order nonlinear absorption in (Pb,La) (Zr,Ti) O 3 thin films

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    Abstract

    This paper reports the demonstration of the tunability of the third order nonlinear optical absorption in (Pb1-3x/2 Lax) (Zr 0.53 Ti0.47) (PLZT) thin films. The optical nonlinearity is investigated employing the open aperture z-scan technique at the off-resonant wavelength of 532 nm. By altering the defect chemistry in PZT through A-site aliovalent lanthanum substitution, the nonlinear optical (NLO) absorption can be effectively tuned. The results of the influence of lanthanum concentration on leakage current and microstructure have also been combined to confirm the defect-mediated mechanism of NLO absorption in PLZT thin films.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number011903
    JournalApplied Physics Letters
    Volume98
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 03-01-2011

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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