A variational model of ferroelectric rank-2 laminate domain structures

The equilibrium domain arrangements of ferroelectric single crystals are significantly affected by loads and boundary conditions. Domain structures evolve towards a minimum energy state. In this paper, a variational method, which minimizes a functional based on free energy and dissipation, is develo...

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Main Authors: Tsou, N, Huber, J
Format: Conference item
Published: 2010