| View Larger Image | Dielectric Phenomena in Solids | Hardcoverby Kwan Chi Kao (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Academic Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 579 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 25, 2004 | | Sales Rank: | 769,011th |
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In general, a dielectric is considered as a non-conducting or insulating material (such as a ceramic or polymer used to manufacture a microelectronic device). 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 analyses are general and broadly applicable;· Mathematics is simplified and emphasis is placed on the physical insight of the mechanisms responsible for the phenomena;· Truly comprehensive coverage not available in the current literature. |
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a unified framework for the phenomena by W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3)  4 Stars
March 01, 2005
Maybe the best attribute of the book is the unified approach that Kao takes to explaining the various dielectric effects. It acts as a common framework for understanding quite different effects. To some extent, this framework contains, not unexpectedly, a standard treatment of solid state physics.
But unlike a typical solid state text, Kao then goes on to discuss in detail subjects like electrets and pyroelectrics. While you can certainly find many research papers on these subjects, standard texts tend to avoid them, as being perhaps too specialised.
Kao seems to have filled a useful gap in the literature. The level of discussion seems suited for a graduate level readership. (It's a trifle advanced for most undergrads.)
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