Corona poling of nonlinear polymer thin films for electro‐optic modulators

作者: R. A. Hill , A. Knoesen , M. A. Mortazavi

DOI: 10.1063/1.112899

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摘要: We have developed an experimental technique for corona poling a nonlinear polymer thin film use in electro‐optic modulators. This method eliminates the pinhole and surface roughness damage that has been observed when deposited on conducting substrate. Electro‐optic modulators constructed to compare this contact commonly used with devices. Experimental results are presented demonstrate poled devices were electric fields near dielectric breakdown of films—fields often difficult achieve poling.

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