Presents state-of-the-art knowledge?from basic insights to applications?on ferroic materials-based devices This book covers the fundamental physics, fabrication

Ferroic materials are important, not only because of the improved understanding of condensed matter, but also because of their present and potential device appl

This book describes several novel applications currently under investigation that exploit the unique actuator and sensor capabilities of smart material compound

Ferroic materials are important, not only because of the improved understanding of condensed matter, but also because of their present and potential device appl

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