Piezoelectricity: Venerable Effect, Modern Thrusts.

Abstract

A synopsis of the piezoelectric effect is presented in the context of its history, traditional uses, and relation to crystal symmetry. Associated effects are briefly noted. Future prospects, particularly in the area of microelectromechanical systems/structures (MEMS) are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA324765

Entities

People

  • Arthur Ballato

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Waves
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Crystal Structure
  • Curie Temperature
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Military Research
  • Phase Transformations
  • Piezoceramics
  • Piezoelectric Crystals
  • Piezoelectric Effect
  • Piezoelectric Polymers
  • Piezoelectricity
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Transducers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems