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

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Journal Article

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Abstract

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. © 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports

Volume

68

Year of Publication

2010

ISSN

0927796X

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