The Physics Of Ferroelectric And Antiferroelectric Liquid Crystals
The Physics Of Ferroelectric And Antiferroelectric Liquid Crystals

Author: Robert Blinc

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2000-07-25

Total Pages: 682

ISBN-13: 9814506745

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This book presents the basic physics of ferroelectric and antiferroelectric liquid crystals in a simple and transparent way. It treats both the basic and the applied aspects of ferroelectric and antiferroelectric liquid crystal research, starting from the discovery of ferroelectricity in liquid crystals in 1975 and ending with the resonant X-ray experiment in ferrielectric and antiferrielectric phases in 1998. Particular attention is paid to the optical properties, electrooptic effects, phase transitions and experimental methods used in liquid crystal research. Special chapters are devoted to dielectric spectroscopy, light scattering, NMR, STM and AFM in complex fluids. The more than 300 illustrations help to present the basic physics of liquid crystalline ferroelectrics and antiferroelectrics in a way that can be easily followed by students, engineers and scientists dealing with liquid crystal research.

Functional Metal Oxides
Functional Metal Oxides

Author: Satishchandra Balkrishna Ogale

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-11-08

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 3527654887

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Functional oxides are used both as insulators and metallic conductors in key applications across all industrial sectors. This makes them attractive candidates in modern technology ? they make solar cells cheaper, computers more efficient and medical instrumentation more sensitive. Based on recent research, experts in the field describe novel materials, their properties and applications for energy systems, semiconductors, electronics, catalysts and thin films. This monograph is divided into 6 parts which allows the reader to find their topic of interest quickly and efficiently. * Magnetic Oxides * Dopants, Defects and Ferromagnetism in Metal Oxides * Ferroelectrics * Multiferroics * Interfaces and Magnetism * Devices and Applications This book is a valuable asset to materials scientists, solid state chemists, solid state physicists, as well as engineers in the electric and automotive industries.

Novel NMR and EPR Techniques
Novel NMR and EPR Techniques

Author: J. Dolinsek

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-04-20

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 354032626X

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A survey of recent research in the fields of condensed matter physics and chemistry based on novel NMR and ESR techniques. Applications include quantum computing, metal nanoparticles, low dimensional magnets, fullerenes as atomic cages, superconductors, porous media, and laser assisted studies. The book is dedicated to Professor Robert Blinc, on the occasion of his seventieth birthday, in appreciation of his remarkable scientific accomplishments in the NMR of condensed matter.

Multiferroics
Multiferroics

Author: Andres Cano

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2021-06-21

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 3110581043

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Multiferroics, materials with a coexistence of magnetic and ferroelectric order, provide an efficient route for the control of magnetism by electric fields. The authors cover multiferroic thin-film heterostructures, device architectures and domain/interface effects. They critically discuss achievements as well as limitations and assess opportunities for future applications.

Ferroelectrics
Ferroelectrics

Author: Ashim Kumar Bain

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-01-27

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 3527805338

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Combining both fundamental principles and real-life applications in a single volume, this book discusses the latest research results in ferroelectrics, including many new ferroelectric materials for the latest technologies, such as capacitors, transducers and memories. The first two chapters introduce dielectrics and microscopic materials properties, while the following chapter discusses pyroelectricity and piezoelectricity. The larger part of the text is devoted to ferroelectricity and ferroelectric ceramics, with not only their fundamentals but also applications discussed. The book concludes with a look at the future for laser printed materials and applications. With over 600 references to recent publications on piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials, this is an invaluable reference for physicists, materials scientists and engineers.

Electronic Ceramics
Electronic Ceramics

Author: B.C. Steele

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1991-06-30

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9781851665587

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This book provides a state-of-the-art survey of the behaviour and principal applications of electronic ceramics including their magnetic, ferroelectric, electronic and ionic conducting properties.