Ultra-thin (< 20 nm) lead zirconate-titanate films with Zr/Ti ratio of 20/80 have been deposited on single crystal MgO substrates by sol-gel techniques. Atomic force microscopy reveals a smooth surface consisting of pyramids or domes. The surface morphology is discussed in terms of a double-step growth process: epitaxial growth in the early stages followed by growth on screw dislocations.

Morphological and optical investigation of lead zirconate titanate (20/80) ultra-thin films

Watts BE;
2005

Abstract

Ultra-thin (< 20 nm) lead zirconate-titanate films with Zr/Ti ratio of 20/80 have been deposited on single crystal MgO substrates by sol-gel techniques. Atomic force microscopy reveals a smooth surface consisting of pyramids or domes. The surface morphology is discussed in terms of a double-step growth process: epitaxial growth in the early stages followed by growth on screw dislocations.
2005
Istituto dei Materiali per l'Elettronica ed il Magnetismo - IMEM
atomic force microscopy
faceting
optical properties
growth mechanisms
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