CSP - The 13th International Symposium on Ferroic Domains & Micro- to Nano-scopic Structures (ISFD-13)
Abstract
The 13th International Symposium on Ferroic Domains & Micro- to Nano-scopic Structures (ISFD-13) Technical: Ferroic materials form an important class of functional materials, that includes the piezoelectrics (which convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, and vice versa), ferroelectrics (with switchable remnant polarization) and magnetoelectrics (with interacting polarization and magnetization). Central to ferroic materials research are the domains and micro- to nano-scopic structures, which play a crucial role in the macroscopic properties of this class of functional materials. However, the ferroic domains and micro- to nano-scopic structures are complex issues that are poorly understood. The 13th International Symposium on Ferroic Domains & Micro- to Nano-scopic Structure (ISFD-13) is devoted to in-depth discussions on basic and applied aspects of phenomena originating from structural changes in condensed matters associated with symmetry breaking, and related micro- to nano-scopic structures. The ISFD-13 is aimed to provide a forum to present and discuss the state-of-the-art developments in ferroelectrics and related materials, with emphasis on the analysis, theory and modeling, and interpretations of ferroic domains and micro- to nanoscopic structures, in order to provide a better understanding of the relationship between ferroic nano-structures and macroscopic properties, and to design and synthesize novel ferroic materials of high-performance for technological applications. In particular, the technical aspects that are pertinent to the US Naval or Marine Corp Science & Technology Plan will be addressed with emphasis, for instance, the effects of domain structures on the performance of the relaxors-based piezoelectric single crystals which have formed a new class of electromechanical transducer materials for the next generation of Navy sonar systems and medical ultrasonic imaging systems. b. Relevance: Ferroic materials is an enabler for many advanced technologies that are critical to the US Navy. Examples include sonar transducers, pyroelectric detectors, FeRAM, magnetic sensors, tunable microwave devices, nonlinear optics, and energy storage devices. c. Coordination: ONR 33 (Dr. Wallace Smith) d. Desired Outcome: (1) meaningful information exchange and discussion of research ideas, (2) up-to-date information on technology status, and (3) collection of meeting materials of the Symposium for future reference and analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2016
- Source ID
- N629091612150
Entities
People
- Zuo-Guang Ye
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Simon Fraser University
- United States Navy