Description
Book SynopsisThis 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.
Table of ContentsPhenomenological and Ab Initio Theories of Flexoelectricty in Solids; Ferroelectric Domain Patterns and Domain Wall as Affected by Flexoelectricty; Flexoelectricty and Electro-Mechanics of Moderate Conductors; Electro-Mechanics of Finite Samples as Affected by Flexoelectricty; Flexoelectricty-Based Meta-Materials; Flexoelectricty in Solid Polymers; Flexoelectricty and Quasi-Amorphous Films (Plastic Flexoelectricty);
