LiNbO 3 and ZnO–Ni multilayer thin films as hybrid metamaterials towards tunable properties

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate how varying the layer number, thickness, and ordering affects the properties of ZnO–Ni and LiNbO3 multilayer thin films.
• Examined different configurations of ZnO–Ni and LiNbO3 multilayer thin films.
• Varying layer number and layer thickness to assess impact on properties.
• Analyzed layer ordering to understand its effects on film characteristics.
• Property tuning was successfully achieved through adjustments in layer thickness and number.
• Specific configurations exhibited enhanced material properties, indicating potential applications in metamaterials.
• The study identified optimal conditions for achieving desired property modifications in the films.