Particular material that becomes strained under electrostatic

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The discussion centers around the search for a specific material that exhibits strain under electrostatic or magnetic fields, particularly focusing on the electrostriction effect. The inquiry is situated within the realm of solid state physics, with an emphasis on non-crystalline structures, specifically organic polymers.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in researching materials that become strained under electrostatic or magnetic fields, specifically looking into the electrostriction effect.
  • Another participant suggests exploring piezoelectric materials as a potential avenue.
  • A participant clarifies their interest in non-crystalline structures, specifically organic polymers, rather than crystalline materials.
  • One participant notes that non-crystalline structures may not fall under solid state physics, further specifying their interest in a polymer that shrinks when an electrostatic field is applied.
  • A suggestion is made to consider PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) as a potential candidate, highlighting its properties as a piezoelectric polymer.
  • One participant indicates they have not yet found a suitable material.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the specific type of material being sought, with multiple viewpoints regarding the suitability of different materials, particularly between crystalline and non-crystalline structures.

Contextual Notes

There is an acknowledgment that the classification of materials may affect their relevance to solid state physics, and the discussion includes specific requirements for the material's behavior under electrostatic fields.

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I am currently looking for a particular material that becomes strained under electrostatic or magnetic fields. I am new to the world of solid state physics and I was interested on doing a research project on the studies of the electrostriction effect.

Thank You
 
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sol66 said:
I am currently looking for a particular material that becomes strained under electrostatic or magnetic fields. I am new to the world of solid state physics and I was interested on doing a research project on the studies of the electrostriction effect.

Thank You

Have you looked into piezoelectric material?

Zz.
 


Yes I have, I'm sorry if I wasn't specific. I was looking for a material that was not a crystal like structure, but more of an organic polymer.
 


I also realized, that none crystal like structures are not under the branch of solid state physics. To be extremely specific I'm looking for a polymer that can be looped, and when an electrostatic field is passed through it, the loop will shrink. Sorry if I'm being dumb, thanks for the replies.
 


sol66 said:
Yes I have, I'm sorry if I wasn't specific. I was looking for a material that was not a crystal like structure, but more of an organic polymer.

Try PVDF. It's a piezoelectric polymer (polyvinylidene fluoride). And organic, I suppose.
 


Sorry, i haven't found one yet... :-)

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