Advances in the growth and characterization of magnetic, ferroelectric, and multiferroic oxide thin films

The growth and characterization of functional oxide thin films that are ferroelectric, magnetic, or both at the same time are reviewed. The evolution of synthesis techniques and how advances in in situ characterization have enabled significant acceleration in improvements to these materials are desc...

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Published in:Materials science & engineering. R, Reports : a review journal Reports : a review journal, 2010-05, Vol.68 (4), p.89-133
Main Authors: Martin, L.W., Chu, Y.-H., Ramesh, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Complex oxides
Evolution
ferroelectric
Ferroelectric materials
Ferroelectricity
Ferromagnetism
Layering
Magnetic
Multiferroic
Oxides
Strain
Synthesis
Thin films
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Summary:The growth and characterization of functional oxide thin films that are ferroelectric, magnetic, or both at the same time are reviewed. The evolution of synthesis techniques and how advances in in situ characterization have enabled significant acceleration in improvements to these materials are described. Methods for enhancing the properties of functional materials or creating entirely new functionality at interfaces are covered, including strain engineering and layering control at the atomic-layer level. Emerging applications of these functional oxides such as achieving electrical control of ferromagnetism and the future of these complex functional oxides is discussed.
ISSN:0927-796X
1879-212X
DOI:10.1016/j.mser.2010.03.001