Magnetoelectrics and Multiferroics

Jia Mian Hu, Long Qing Chen

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Abstract

Magnetoelectrics and multiferroics can possess mutually coupled magnetic and ferroelectric order and thus have been utilized in exploring and designing many novel multifunctional devices such as sensors, transducers, and memories. This chapter presents a brief introduction to the terminology and classification of magnetoelectrics and multiferroics as well as the mechanisms underlying different types of magnetoelectric couplings. Both single-phase and composite materials are discussed. Experimental data showing the basic magnetic and ferroelectric properties of different types of single-phase multiferroics are collected. For composite magnetoelectrics, a relatively comprehensive experimental dataset of both the direct and inverse magnetoelectric coefficients is compiled.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHandbook of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 1,2
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages595-623
Number of pages29
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)9783030632106
ISBN (Print)9783030632083
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • General Engineering

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