Ferroelectrics

Ferroelectric materials exhibit spontaneous polarization that can be reversed by an electric field. The group explores the use of these compounds in SONAR technology, electronics (RAM, nanocapacitors), photovoltaics, and catalysis.

See also Ferroelectric Domain Dynamics; Relaxor Ferroelectrics; Surfaces and Interfaces; Solar; and Bulk Photovoltaic Effect

Related Publications

  • S. Zaheer, S. M. Young, D. Cellucci, J. C. Y. Teo, C. L. Kane, E. J. Mele, and A. M. Rappe, “Spin texture on the Fermi surface of tensile-strained HgTe”, Phys. Rev. B 87, 045202 (1-7) (2013). PDF
  • S. M. Young, S. Zaheer, J. C. Y. Teo, C. L. Kane, E. J. Mele, and
    A. M. Rappe,
    “Dirac Semimetal in Three Dimensions”,
    Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 140405 (1-5) (2012).
    PDF
  • S. M. Young, S. Chowdhury, E. J. Walter, E. J. Mele, C. L. Kane,
    and A. M. Rappe,
    “Theoretical investigation of the evolution of the topological phase
    of Bi2Se3 under mechanical strain”,
    Phys. Rev. B 84, 085106 (1-4) (2011).
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