Optical three-dimensional profiling of charged domain walls in ferroelectrics by Cherenkov second-harmonic generation

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Abstract

Cherenkov second-harmonic generation (CSHG) is a powerful tool for three-dimensional domain wall profiling in ferroic bulk crystals. Here, we apply this noninvasive technique for tracking head-to-head charged domain walls (CDWs) across millimeter-thick ferroelectric single-crystalline lithium niobate. CSHG sensitively reveals the inclination α>0 of any such CDW with a superb optical resolution. Moreover, we deduce fully charged head-to-head CDWs (α = 90â̂̃) to be much rougher and to show protrusions, domain inclusions, and novel topologies. Our findings provide insight into the mechanisms of electron transport and charge trapping in CDWs, as is mandatory for their use in prospective nanoelectronic devices.

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OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer035314
FachzeitschriftPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Jahrgang89
Ausgabenummer3
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 28 Jan. 2014
Peer-Review-StatusJa

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ORCID /0000-0002-2484-4158/work/175744134