Syllabus

Module 1: (8 Classes)
Maxwell’s Equations & Polarization, Macroscopic Electric Field, Local Electric Field at an Atom, Chemical Bond in Dielectrics, Structure of Dielectrics
Module 2: (6 Classes)
Electrical Conduction in Dielectrics, Polarization Mechanisms in Dielectrics, Dielectric Relaxation
Module 3: (8 Classes)
Ferro-electricity: Theory of Ferroelectrics, Domain, Imperfections & Polarization Reversals, Experimental Study of Thermodynamic Properties
Module 4: (7 Classes)
Oxygen Octahedron, Order-Disorder Ferroelectric, Critical Phenomena, Size Limit on Ferro-electricity
Module 5: (7 Classes)
Applications of Ferroelectric Materials: Ferroelectric Ceramics Applications, Applications of Piezoelectric Ceramics, Ferroelectric Thin Films Applications, Electro-optic Applications

To impart knowledge to Students to:
Understand Fundamental Concepts of Dielectrics and Maxwell’s Equations

Analyze Electrical Conduction and Polarization Mechanisms in Dielectrics

Examine the Principles and Properties of Ferroelectric Materials

Explore Advanced Ferroelectric Phenomena and Size Effects

Investigate Applications of Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials

At the end of course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a Comprehensive Understanding of Dielectric and Ferroelectric Materials
2. Analyze Electrical Conduction and Polarization Mechanisms
3. Apply Theoretical Concepts of Ferroelectricity
4. Investigate Advanced Ferroelectric Properties and Size Effects
5. Explore Practical Applications of Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials

A. J. Moulson and J. M. Herbert, Electroceramics: Materials Properties and Applications, Wiley 2nd Edition, 2003.

K. Uchino, Ferroelectric Devices, New York: Marcel Dekker, 2000.

M. E. Lines and A. M. Glass, Principles and Applications of Ferroelectric and Related Materials, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 2007.

Y. H. Xu,, Ferroelectric Materials and Their Applications, Noth-Holland, 1991.