Pyroelectric Properties and Applications of Lithium Tantalate Crystals
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Pyroelectric Effect and Its Influencing Factors
2.1. Pyroelectric Effect
2.2. Pyroelectric Coefficient
2.3. Factors Affecting Pyroelectric Performance
3. Methods of Modulating Pyroelectric Properties
3.1. Reduced Thickness
3.1.1. Mechanical Thinning
3.1.2. Preparation of Thin Films
3.2. Addition of the Absorption Layer
3.3. Near Stoichiometric Lithium Tantalate Crystals
4. Pyroelectric Detectors and Their Applications
4.1. Pyroelectric Detectors
4.2. Application of Pyroelectric Detectors
5. Summary and Outlook
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Si, J.; Xiao, X.; Zhang, Y.; Huang, Y.; Liang, S.; Xu, Q.; Zhang, H.; Ma, L.; Yang, C.; Zhang, X. Pyroelectric Properties and Applications of Lithium Tantalate Crystals. Crystals 2024, 14, 579. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14070579
Si J, Xiao X, Zhang Y, Huang Y, Liang S, Xu Q, Zhang H, Ma L, Yang C, Zhang X. Pyroelectric Properties and Applications of Lithium Tantalate Crystals. Crystals. 2024; 14(7):579. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14070579
Chicago/Turabian StyleSi, Jiashun, Xuefeng Xiao, Yan Zhang, Yan Huang, Shuaijie Liang, Qingyan Xu, Huan Zhang, Lingling Ma, Cui Yang, and Xuefeng Zhang. 2024. "Pyroelectric Properties and Applications of Lithium Tantalate Crystals" Crystals 14, no. 7: 579. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14070579