PmC6. Giant electrostriction of ferroelectrics with diffuse phase transition - physics and applications

Abstract Giant Electrostriction (GE) of disordered ferroelectrics such as Ferroelectrics with Diffuse Phase Transition (FDPT) is noteworthy for application and basic researches. We present experimental data on the electrostrictive strain in FDPT. The description of the peculiarities of the electrostrictive strain is given. Some possible applications of the materials with GE are reviewed.