Novel Ce: BiIG epitaxial thin films for magneto-optical applications

M. Ferrera*, M. Chandra Sekhar, J. Y. Hwang, L. Razzari, C. Harnagea, M. Zaezjev, Y. Linzon, A. Pignolet, R. Morandotti

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Abstract

We report on the growth and characterization of novel Ce2.2Bi0.8Fe5O12-(Ce:BiIG) epitaxial thin films fabricated via Pulsed Laser Deposition. Our results suggest the highest Faraday rotation ever obtained in magneto-optical garnet thin films (0.55degrees/μm, @1550 nm).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2009
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2009 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 31 May 20095 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period31/05/095/06/09

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