Piezoelectricity: Evolution and Future of a Technology

Walter Heywang (Curatore)

Karl Lubitz (Curatore)

Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, 2010

Discovered in 1880, piezoelectric materials play a key role in an innovative market of several billions of dollars. Recent advances in applications derive from new materials and their development, as well as to new market requirements. With the exception of quartz, ferroelectric materials are used for they offer both high efficiency and sufficient versatility to meet adequately the multidimensional requirements for application. Consequently, strong emphasis is placed on tailoring materials and technology, whether one deals with single crystals, ceramics or plastic materials. Tailoring requires a basic understanding of both physical principles and technical possibilities and limitations. This report elucidates these developments by a broad spectrum of examples, comprising ultrasound in medicine and defence industry, frequency control, signal processing by SAW-devices, sensors, actuators, including novel valves for modern motor management. It delivers a mutual fertilization of technology push and market pull that should be of interest not only to materials scientists or engineers but also to managers who dedicate themselves to a sound future-oriented R&D policy.

• Curatore: Walter Heywang, Karl Lubitz
• Editore: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
• Collana: Springer Series in Materials Science
• Anno: 2010
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 582 p.
• Dimensioni: 235 x 155 mm
• Peso: 908 gr.
• EAN: 9783642088186

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