Flexoelectricity in Solids: From Theory to Applications

By Petr V Yudin, Alexander K Tagantsev, Petr V Yudin

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9814719315
• ISBN13: 9789814719315
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 9.0"