Photoluminescence from Work Surface Layers and Frequency Instability of Quartz Resonators,
Abstract
The disturbed surface layers produced by polishing and lapping affect considerably the frequency stability of quartz resonators. The present work describes the use of photoluminescence (PL) emitted from these layers for understanding the nature of the frequency instability. Experiments included measurements after successive etchings, thermal treatments and ultrasonic cleaning. The effects on the PL were compared to those on the resonator frequency. Our results support strongly the contamination mechanism for the frequency instability due to the works layer in quartz resonators. It seems that vapors (including water) absorbed in the cracks and grooves of the disturbed layers play an important role in the frequency instability due to the worked layers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP001518
Entities
People
- A. Halperin
- M. Ronen
- S. Katz
Organizations
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem