This book explores the fundamental principles of fabricating LiNbO₃-based heterostructures, examining their properties and the electron phenomena that underpin their effective use in various devices. The monograph presents a wealth of original experimental results, drawn from fifteen years of extensive research on Lithium Niobate thin films, their core properties, and applications. It serves as a valuable resource for readers across various fields of Materials Science, offering both foundational knowledge and practical insights. The first edition has garnered highly positive feedback from leading experts worldwide.

Key features:

• Presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of existing fabrication techniques for LiNbO₃ films.

• Investigates in detail the structure, composition, and morphology of thin LiNbO₃ films as influenced by various deposition regimes.

• Thoroughly describes the structural evolution of amorphous LiNbO₃ films during the crystallization process.

• Provides an in-depth study and classification of electron phenomena in LiNbO₃-based heterostructures.

• Proposes optimal fabrication parameters for LiNbO₃-based heterostructures, ensuring their successful application.

• Describes oxide charge localization and evolution in LiNbO₃-based heterostructures for the first time.

• Includes additional material on Multifunctional Si–LiNbO₃ heterostructures for non-volatile memory units.