Dielectric Phenomena in Solids

In general, a dielectric is a non-conducting or insulating material. This book describes the laws governing all dielectric phenomena.

· A unified approach is used in describing each of the dielectric phenomena, with the aim of answering "what?", "How?" and "why" for the occurrence of each phenomenon;
· Coverage unavailable in other books on ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, pyroelectrics, electro-optic processes, and electrets;
· Theoretical analysies are general and broadly applicable;
· Mathematics is simplified and emphasized on the physical insight;
· Truly comprehensive coverage not available in the current literature.

Introduction. Electric Polarization and Relaxation. Optical and Electro-Optic Processes. Ferroelectrics, Piezoelectrics and Pyroelectrics. Electrets. Charge Carrier Injection from Electrical Contacts. Electrical Conduction and Photoconduction. Electrical Aging, Phenomena Discharge and Breakdown.