A Review of Domain Modelling and Domain Imaging Techniques in Ferroelectric Crystals
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Domain Modelling in Ferroelectric Crystals
2.1. Crystallography and Ferroelectric Domains
2.2. Micromechanical Switching Models
2.3. Theory of Domain Compatibility
2.4. Domain Evolution Models
2.4.1. Phase Field Models
2.4.2. Sharp Interface Models
2.5. Models for Ferroelectric Films
3. Observation of Domain Structure in Ferroelectric Crystals
3.1. Surface Treatment Techniques
3.2. Optical Techniques
3.3. X-ray Techniques
3.4. Electron Microscopy Techniques
3.5. Scanning Probe Microscopy
3.6. Combined Methods
4. Conclusions
Acknowledgements
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Potnis PR, Tsou N-T, Huber JE. A Review of Domain Modelling and Domain Imaging Techniques in Ferroelectric Crystals. Materials. 2011; 4(2):417-447. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma4020417
Chicago/Turabian StylePotnis, Prashant R., Nien-Ti Tsou, and John E. Huber. 2011. "A Review of Domain Modelling and Domain Imaging Techniques in Ferroelectric Crystals" Materials 4, no. 2: 417-447. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma4020417