Ferroelectric Properties and Topological Polar Textures of PbTiO$_3$ from a Second-Principles Open-Source Interatomic Potential

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author Bastogne, Louis
Ghosez, Philippe
author_facet Bastogne, Louis
Ghosez, Philippe
contents We introduce an open-source, fully atomistic second-principles interatomic potential for lead titanate (PbTiO3), a benchmark ferroelectric material known for its strong polarization and hightemperature phase transitions. While density functional theory excels at capturing atomic-scale behavior, it remains computationally prohibitive for large-scale simulations required to explore complex phenomena. Our model addresses this limitation by accurately reproducing key properties of PbTiO3, including domain wall dynamics and different topological textures formation, which are known as key features to next-generation memory and energy-efficient technologies. Validated against DFT data, the model remains predictive across a wide range of conditions. It offers an accessible and efficient framework for high-accuracy large-scale simulations, allowing deeper insights into PbTiO3 and its potential applications.
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spellingShingle Ferroelectric Properties and Topological Polar Textures of PbTiO$_3$ from a Second-Principles Open-Source Interatomic Potential
Bastogne, Louis
Ghosez, Philippe
Materials Science
We introduce an open-source, fully atomistic second-principles interatomic potential for lead titanate (PbTiO3), a benchmark ferroelectric material known for its strong polarization and hightemperature phase transitions. While density functional theory excels at capturing atomic-scale behavior, it remains computationally prohibitive for large-scale simulations required to explore complex phenomena. Our model addresses this limitation by accurately reproducing key properties of PbTiO3, including domain wall dynamics and different topological textures formation, which are known as key features to next-generation memory and energy-efficient technologies. Validated against DFT data, the model remains predictive across a wide range of conditions. It offers an accessible and efficient framework for high-accuracy large-scale simulations, allowing deeper insights into PbTiO3 and its potential applications.
title Ferroelectric Properties and Topological Polar Textures of PbTiO$_3$ from a Second-Principles Open-Source Interatomic Potential
topic Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.02624