Principles and Applications of Ferroelectrics and Related Materials (Oxford Classic Text in the Physical Sciences)

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The book develops the modern theory of ferroelectricity in terms of soft modes and lattice dynamics and also describes modern techniques of measurement, including X-ray, optic, and neutron scattering, infra-red absorption, and magnetic resonance. It includes a discussion of the related phenomena of antiferroelectricity, pyroelectricity, and ferroelasticity and seconds on domains, thin films, ceramics, and polymers, leading on to a comprehensive survey of potential and actual device capabilities for pyroelectric detection, memories, display, and modulation. It should provide an authoritative account for those engaged in research or graduate ferroelectric or pyroelectric devices.

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bible of ferroelectricis.......2001-05-23

this is by far the most detail book on ferroelectric theory and application

The most comprehensive book on the physics of ferroelectrics.......1999-02-16

The book by Lines and Glass is the most comprehensive book on the physics of ferroelectrics that I have come across in the pertinent literature. It is by no means for the novice since a solid background in solid state physics is absoluytely needed. The book especially addresses the lattice dynamics picture of ferroelectricity in a concise manner. Also, optical properties of ferroelectrics are given in full depth that is rather difficult to find in many other texts. This book is by no means a textbook. It is very comprehensive reference volume as it contains a lot of critical experimental data and quite a lot of illustrations. Furthermore, the bibliography is vast. All physical models used in the physics of ferroelectricity are derived/summarized from the very first step making the book very "dense" in content. It would characterize the book as somewhat difficult to read, yet I highly recommend it for those who are interested in the physics of ferroelectric phenomena. I do hope that book will be reprinted soon and be available at an affordable price. Addendum: Since the writing of this review, it seems the book has become available again at a much reduced price ;-)

Springer Handbook of Condensed Matter and Materials Data

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Springer Handbook of Condensed Matter and Materials Data

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ASIN: 3540443762

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Springer Handbook of Condensed Matter and Materials Data provides a concise compilation of data and functional relationships from the fields of solid-state physics and materials in this 1200-page volume. The data, encapsulated in over 750 tables and 1025 illustrations, have been selected and extracted primarily from the extensive high-quality data collection Landolt-Börnstein and also from other systematic data sources and recent publications of physical and technical property data. Many chapters are authored by Landolt-Börnstein editors, including the prominent Springer Handbook editors, W. Martienssen and H. Warlimont themselves.

The Handbook is designed to be useful as a desktop reference for fast and easy retrieval of essential and reliable data in the lab or office. References to more extensive data sources are also provided in the book and by interlinking to the relevant sources on the enclosed CD-ROM.

Physicists, chemists and engineers engaged in fields of solid-state sciences and materials technologies in research, development and application will appreciate the ready access to the key information coherently organized within this wide-ranging Handbook.

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Defects and Surface-Induced Effects in Advanced Perovskites (NATO Science Partnership Sub-Series: 3:)

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Defects and Surface-Induced Effects in Advanced Perovskites (NATO Science Partnership Sub-Series: 3:)

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ASIN: 0792362160

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Complex oxide materials, especially the ABO ₃-type perovskite materials, have been attracting growing scientific interest due to their unique electro-optical properties, leading to photorefractive effects that form the basis for such devices as holographic storage, optical data processing and phase conjugation. The optical and mechanical properties of non-metals are strongly affected by the defects and impurities that are unavoidable in any real material. Nanoscopically sized surface effects play an important role, especially in multi-layered ABO ₃ structures, which are good candidates for high capacity memory cells.
The 51 papers presented here report the latest developments and new results and will greatly stimulate progress in high-tech technologies using perovskite materials.

Effective Field Approach to Phase Transitions and Some Applications to Ferroelectrics (World Scientific Lecture Notes in Physics)

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Effective Field Approach to Phase Transitions and Some Applications to Ferroelectrics (World Scientific Lecture Notes in Physics)
Julio A. Gonzalo
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The first half of the book presents the effective field approach, which is certainly the simplest approach to investigate cooperative phenomena and the accompanying phase transitions. It provides a common, intuitive approximation to the physics of such diverse phenomena as liquid-vapor transitions, ferromagnetism, superconductivity, order-disorder in alloys, ferroelectricity, superfluidity and ferroelasticity. The connection between the effective field approach and Landau's phenomenological theory is stressed. The latter half is devoted to some specific applications of the effective field concept to ferroelectric systems.

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Ferroelectric Crystals
Franco Jona , and G. Shirane
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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eka@rci.rutgers.edu.......1999-02-10

This book is one of the classic books on ferroelectricity. It summarizes the scientific knowledge as of the late 1950's (first edition) at a rather elementary level and also presents a wealth of experimental data accumulated on this vast subject that are mostly valid today. The book does not contain many modern concepts such as the lattice dynamic theory of ferroelectricity. However, key precursor experimental results directly related to many "modern" concepts are summarized in a very systematic fashion. In short, this is a "must have book" for those who are interested in ferroelectricity and ferroelectric materials and I highly recommend it.

Ferroelectric Crystals for Laser Radiation Control (Adam Hilger Series on Optics and Optoelectronics)

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Ferroelectric Crystals for Laser Radiation Control (Adam Hilger Series on Optics and Optoelectronics)
A. Prokhorov
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Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals (Ferroelectricity and Related Phenomena)

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Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals (Ferroelectricity and Related Phenomena)
J. W. Goodby
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ASIN: 2881242820

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Ferroelectricity Liquid Crystals: Principles, Properties and Applications discusses the ferroelectric properties of optically active ordered fluids. The book is composed of self-contained chapters that deal with the broad aspects of this subject, from theoretical insights to commercial applications. this is the first textbook devoted solely to the rapidly expanding subject of ferroelectric liquid crystals, a unique class of substances that combine the electric polarization and anisotropy of ferroelectric crystals with the hydrodynamic properties of liquids. Ferroelectric liquid crystals represent a new generation of materials for displays, optical memories and optical computers, and may ultimately revolutionize flat panel display technology.

Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals: A special issue of the journal Ferroelectrics

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Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals: A special issue of the journal Ferroelectrics
R. Blinc
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Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals: A special issue of the journal Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals

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Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals: A special issue of the journal Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals
L. A. Beresnev
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Ferroelectric semiconductors
V. M Fridkin
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Adaptive radiation is the evolution of diversity within a rapidly multiplying lineage. It can cause a single ancestral species to differentiate into an impressively vast array of species inhabiting a variety of environments. Much of life's diversity has arisen during adaptive radiations. Some of the most famous recent examples include the East African cichlid fishes, the Hawaiian silverswords, and of course, Darwin's Galapagos finches,. This book evaluates the causes of adaptive radiation. It focuses on the 'ecological' theory of adaptive radiation, a body of ideas that began with Darwin and was developed through the early part of the 20th Century. This theory proposes that phenotypic divergence and speciation in adaptive radiation are caused ultimately by divergent natural selection arising from differences in environment and competition between species. In The Ecology of Adaptive Radiation the author re-evaluates the ecological theory, along with its most significant extensions and challenges, in the light of all the recent evidence. This important book is the first full exploration of the causes of adaptive radiation to be published for decades, written by one of the world's best young evolutionary biologists.

Adaptive Radiations of Neotropical Primates

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Adaptive Radiations of Neotropical Primates

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ASIN: 0306453991

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Review from The Quaterly Review of Biology (June 1998).......2002-07-02

"Quite good...the papers present new data on important topics...a worthwhile contribution to the state of the art on New World Monkeys."

Adaptive Radiation of Neotropical Primates.......2000-05-02

Don't let the title scare you. Even readers who are interested in "neotropics" as a whole can appreciate the technical nature of this volume of work. A progressively written volume on primate behavior that will "fuel the mind" of the "budding primate enthusiest" and titilate the seasoned taste buds of researchers and scientist alike. A serious read for serious brains. The title sure did a major face lift to my expanding bookcase.

Adaptive Radiation of Neotropical Primates.......2000-05-02

Molecular Evolution and Adaptive Radiation

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Molecular Evolution and Adaptive Radiation

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