Quasi-Linear Polarized Modes in Y-Rotated Piezoelectric GaPO4 Plates

Crystals

Cinzia Caliendo¹ 

关键词: GaPO₄;    Anisimkin Jr. modes;    quasi longitudinal modes;    piezoelectricity;   

DOI  :  10.3390/cryst4030228

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The propagation of both surface and flexural acoustic plate modes along y-rotated x-propagation GaPO₄ piezoelectric substrates was studied for several y-cut angles: the phase velocity and coupling coefficient dispersion curves were theoretically calculated for two different electroacoustic coupling configurations. The investigation of the acoustic field profile across the plate thickness revealed the presence of thin plate modes having polarization predominantly oriented along the propagation direction, and hence suitable for operation in liquid environment. These modes include the linearly polarized Anisimkin Jr. and the quasi longitudinal plate modes, AMs and QLs, showing a phase velocity close to that of the longitudinal bulk acoustic wave propagating in the same direction. The temperature coefficient of delay (TCD) of these longitudinal modes was investigated in the −20 to 420 °C temperature range, in order to identify thermally stable or low TCD cuts. The power flow angle, i.e., the angle between the phase and group velocity vectors, was also estimated to evaluate the substrate anisotropy effect on the acoustic wave propagation. The GaPO₄ intrinsic properties, such as its resistance to high temperature and its chemical inertness, make it especially attractive for the development of acoustic waves-based sensors for applications in harsh liquid environment.

【 授权许可】

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