The first textbook to provide in-depth treatment of electroceramics
with emphasis on applications in microelectronics, magneto-electronics,
spintronics, energy storage and harvesting, sensors and detectors,
magnetics, and in electro-optics and acousto-optics
Electroceramics is a class of ceramic materials used primarily for their
electrical properties. This book covers the important topics relevant to
this growing field and places great emphasis on devices and
applications. It provides sufficient background in theory and
mathematics so that readers can gain insight into phenomena that are
unique to electroceramics. Each chapter has its own brief introduction
with an explanation of how the said content impacts technology. Multiple
examples are provided to reinforce the content as well as numerous
end-of-chapter problems for students to solve and learn. The book also
includes suggestions for advanced study and key words relevant to each
chapter.
Fundamentals of Electroceramics: Materials, Devices and Applications
offers eleven chapters covering: 1.Nature and types of solid materials;
2. Processing of Materials; 3. Methods for Materials Characterization;
4. Binding Forces in Solids and Essential Elements of Crystallography;
5. Dominant Forces and Effects in Electroceramics; 6. Coupled Nonlinear
Effects in Electroceramics; 7. Elements of Semiconductor; 8.
Electroceramic Semiconductor Devices; 9. Electroceramics and Green
Energy; 10.Electroceramic Magnetics; and 11. Electro-optics and
Acousto-optics.
Provides an in-depth treatment of electroceramics with the emphasis on
fundamental theoretical concepts, devices, and applications with focus
on non-linear dielectrics
- Emphasizes applications in microelectronics, magneto-electronics,
spintronics, energy storage and harvesting, sensors and detectors,
magnetics and in electro-optics and acousto-optics
- Introductory textbook for students to learn and make an impact on
technology
- Motivates students to get interested in research on various aspects of
electroceramics at undergraduate and graduate levels leading to a
challenging career path.
- Includes examples and problem questions within every chapter that
prepare students well for independent thinking and learning.
Fundamentals of Electroceramics: Materials, Devices and Applications
is an invaluable academic textbook that will benefit all students,
professors, researchers, scientists, engineers, and teachers of ceramic
engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, materials science,
and engineering.
