Abstract

AbstractA low temperature metal-organic decomposition process for depositing LiNbO3 thin films on diamond/Si(100) substrates is reported. X-ray diffraction studies show that the films are highly textured polycrystalline LiNbO3 with a (012) orientation. Scanning electron microscopy analyses reveal that the LiNbO3 thin films have dense, smooth surface without cracks and pores, and adhere very well to the diamond substrates. The grain size in the LiNbO3 thin films is in the range of ∼0.2-0.5 μm. The effect of the processing procedures on the surface morphology of the LiNbO3 films is investigated. Possible reasons for the elimination of microcracks in the LiNbO3 films are discussed.

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