Keywords
domain states, mesoscopic, perovskite, ferroelectric
Abstract
In multivariant systems, several energetically degenerate low temperature domain states can be produced at the structural phase transition. Coexistence of these domain states can produce mesoscopic structures that possess symmetries distinct from the microscopic single domain crystal symmetry. Such engineered domain structures in certain ferroelectric materials have been proven to give superior piezoelectric properties and extremely soft shear moduli. The objective of this article is to consider the variety of symmetries that can be produced through domain average engineering in proper ferroelectric systems arising from the cubic Pm[overline 3]m symmetry perovskite structure.
Original Publication Citation
Hatch, D. M., H. T. Stokes, and W. Cao. "Allowed mesoscopic point group symmetries in domain average engineering of perovskite ferroelectric crystals." Journal of Applied Physics 94 (23): 522-5227
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Hatch, Dorian M.; Stokes, H. T.; and Cao, W., "Allowed mesoscopic point group symmetries in domain average engineering of perovskite ferroelectric crystals" (2003). Faculty Publications. 472.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/472
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2003-10-15
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/1244
Publisher
AIP
Language
English
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Copyright Status
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