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L型铌酸锂超表面工艺优化研究

Research on Process Optimization of L-shaped Lithium Niobate Metasurfaces

  • 摘要: 绝缘体上的铌酸锂(LNOI)兼具铌酸锂(LiNbO3)晶体优秀的线性和非线性光学性质,及易于光子器件加工和集成的特性,被认为是集成光学的潜在平台之一。本研究通过电感耦合等离子体反应离子刻蚀系统(ICP-RIE)制备了一种L型LNOI超表面结构,基于传统工艺步骤进一步提出了优化策略。主要包括,修正曝光图形,精准调控L形状;降低镀膜速率,提升掩膜的致密性与均匀性;调整刻蚀气体成分,引入氢气,消除样品副产物。实验结果表明,此优化工艺使L结构表面平整度显著改善、侧壁陡直度提高,尺寸符合理论设计。其二次谐波产生(SHG)强度相比LNOI大约提高5倍。该研究将推动铌酸锂晶体光学元件制备和集成技术的发展。

     

    Abstract: Lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI) combines the excellent linear and nonlinear optical properties of lithium niobate (LiNbO3) crystals with advantages of facile photonic device processing and integration, and is considered as one of the potential platforms for integrated optics. In this study, we fabricated an L-shaped LNOI metasurface structure by an inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etching system (ICP-RIE) system, and proposed an optimization strategy to enhance the traditional process. The method involves correcting the exposure pattern to precisely control the L shape, reducing the coating rate to improve mask density and uniformity, and adjusting etching gas composition by introducing hydrogen to eliminate the by-products of the sample. The experimental results show that this optimized process significantly improves the surface flatness of the L structure, increases the sidewall steepness, and ensures the dimensional conformity with the theoretical design. The second harmonic generation (SHG) intensity is approximately five times higher than that of LNOI. This study promotes the development of the preparation and integration technology of lithium niobate crystal optical components.

     

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