We demonstrate accurate two-dimensional mapping of the phase retardation induced by the electro-optic effect in lithium niobate crystals. Off-axis digital holography is used to investigate congruent z-cut crystals.The spatially resolved optical path difference is interferometrically measured while a linearly rising voltage ramp is applied to the crystal. This procedure provides information on the uniformity of crystals' electrooptic properties and offers the ability to detect the presence of defects that is of fundamental importance for reliable processing of photonic devices.

Two-dimensional mapping of electro-optic phase retardation in lithium niobate crystals by digital holography

de Angelis M;De Nicola S;Finizio A;Pierattini G;Ferraro P;Grilli S;Paturzo M;Sansone L;De Natale P
2005

Abstract

We demonstrate accurate two-dimensional mapping of the phase retardation induced by the electro-optic effect in lithium niobate crystals. Off-axis digital holography is used to investigate congruent z-cut crystals.The spatially resolved optical path difference is interferometrically measured while a linearly rising voltage ramp is applied to the crystal. This procedure provides information on the uniformity of crystals' electrooptic properties and offers the ability to detect the presence of defects that is of fundamental importance for reliable processing of photonic devices.
2005
Istituto di Scienze Applicate e Sistemi Intelligenti "Eduardo Caianiello" - ISASI
Electrooptic coefficient
digital holography
interferometry
lithium niobate
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