Theoretical and Experimental Studies of the Electro-Optic Effect: Toward a Microscopic Understanding.

Abstract

The electro-optic effect is investigated both theoretically and experimentally. The theoretical approach is based upon W.A. Harrison's 'Bond-Orbital Model'. The separate electronic and lattice contributions to the second-order, electro-optic susceptibility are examined within the context of this model and formulae which can accommodate any crystal structure are presented. In addition, a method for estimating the lattice response to a low frequency (dc) electric field is outlined. Finally, experimental measurements of the electro-optic effects in TeO2 and tl3AsAs3 have been performed and the results of these measurements are presented. (Author)

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA104363

Entities

People

  • M. D. Ewbank
  • Paul Newman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birefringence
  • Chemical Bonds
  • Crystal Lattice Vibrations
  • Crystal Lattices
  • Crystal Structure
  • Crystals
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamics
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Lattice Dynamics
  • Measurement
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Piezoelectric Effect
  • Refractive Index
  • Relative Motion

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Quantum Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space