摘要
We study dispersion of the dielectric function real part ε′ in the terahertz-frequency range for bulk and periodically poled congruent LiNbO 3 and Mg:LiNbO 3 crystals. The concentration of Mg in Mg:LiNbO 3 samples was close to 5 mol%, which is the photorefractive threshold. Approximate expressions for extraordinary polariton dispersion dependence were obtained in the range 0.5-6.5 THz. The influence of Mg-dopant on the optical properties of crystals in the terahertz range is revealed. Changes of the defect structure of lithium niobate crystals are discussed. © 2010 Springer-Verlag.