| Piezoelectricity: Evolution and Future of a Technology 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Heywang, Walter (Editor), Lubitz, Karl (Editor), Wersing, Wolfram (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540686800 ISBN-13: 9783540686804 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) - Technology & Engineering | Electronics - Microelectronics |
| Dewey: 530.41 |
| Series: Springer Series in Materials Science |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.4" W x 9.3" (2.10 lbs) 582 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discovered in 19880, 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 mhe 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 |
