Flexoelectricity in Solids: From Theory to Applications (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789814719315)

This unique compendium is devoted to flexoelectricity -- the response of polarization to a strain gradient. The effect is analogous to piezoelectricity which is the response of polarization to strain itself. In contrast to piezoelectricity, which appears only in non-centrosymmetric materials, flexoelectric effect is allowed by symmetry in any materials. It becomes appreciable in nano-scale systems, where large strain gradients arise. The book discusses different nano-scale manifestations of the effect ranging from repulsion of acoustic and optic branches of materials to flexoelectricity in domain walls. It mainly caters for scientists, engineers and students.

Author: Alexander K. Tagantsev
ISBN-10: 9814719315
ISBN-13: 9789814719315
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2016
Pages: 412
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.80w x 1.00d