Dielectric Phenomena in Solids

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 "e;what?"e;, "e;how?"e; and "e;why"e; 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.