Real-Time Studies of Strains at Ferroelectric Domain Walls under an Applied Field

Published

August 17, 2002

Author(s)

Terrence J. Jach, S. Kim, S M. Durbin, J. A. Aust, David S. Bright

Abstract

We report on an improved method of visualizing domains in congruent ferroelectric crystals such as LiNbO^d3 with Bragg x-ray topography. Using monochromatic synchrotron undulator radiation and a magnifying x-ray camera, we are able to image domains created by reverse poling, as well as the strain associated with the domains, in real time. With the application of an electric field, we observe unexpected domain wall deformations. Piezoelectric strains are also shown to create observable surface deformations. The deformations are precursors of 180 degree domain switching.

Proceedings Title

AIP Conference Proceedings: Fundamental Physics of Ferroelectrics Conference

Volume

No. 626

Issue

1

Conference Dates

February 3-6, 2002

Conference Location

Washington, DC

Conference Title

Fundamental Physics of Ferroelectrics 2002

Pub Type

Conferences

Keywords

ferroelectric, lithium niobate, synchrotron radiation, x-ray topography

Citation

Jach, T. , Kim, S. , Durbin, S. , Aust, J. and Bright, D. (2002), Real-Time Studies of Strains at Ferroelectric Domain Walls under an Applied Field, AIP Conference Proceedings: Fundamental Physics of Ferroelectrics Conference, Washington, DC (Accessed October 17, 2025)