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How Oxide Surface Chemistry Affects Nanoscale Ferroelectric Functionality

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Date: 11-02-2005
Start Time: 4:00pm
End Time: 5:00pm
Speaker: Andrew M. Rappe
From: University of Pennsylvania
Location: Interschool Lab, 7th floor, Schapiro/CEPSR
Hosted by: Center for Integrated Science

Abstract:

The surface of a ferroelectric material is a critical determinant of its properties, as the dimensions of the material approach the nanoscale.  The relationship between oxide surface properties and bulk polarization is elucidated, both for two-electrode ferroelectric capacitors, and for one-electrode supported ferroelectric films and nanowires.