Estimating the Diffuseness for the Non-Relaxor Type Ferroelectric to Paraelectric Phase Transition in BaTiO3

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Main Authors: Ganguly, Prithwiraj, Joshi, Prashant, Puthiyoth, Maneesha, Sasmal, Dilip, Sen, Somaditya
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author Ganguly, Prithwiraj
Joshi, Prashant
Puthiyoth, Maneesha
Sasmal, Dilip
Sen, Somaditya
author_facet Ganguly, Prithwiraj
Joshi, Prashant
Puthiyoth, Maneesha
Sasmal, Dilip
Sen, Somaditya
contents The normal ferroelectric to paraelectric phase transition in model ferroelectric materials such as BaTiO3 is typically characterized by a sharp, well-defined dielectric constant peak at a specific transition temperature. However, under certain modifications of the parent material, this transition can become diffuse over a broad range of temperatures. This has garnered significant research attention over the past few decades, primarily because of its intriguing and not yet fully understood physical properties. The parameters developed to measure the diffuseness are also ambiguous. In this work, an investigation has been conducted to understand the transition dynamics of the non-relaxor ferroelectric systems in the temperature interval over which the diffuse phase transition occurs. This is achieved by modelling the dielectric response phenomenologically, using a distribution of local transition temperatures. Moreover, a temperature dependent differential analysis is introduced, enabling the clear demarcation of distinct dielectric regimes and providing enhanced insight into the evolution of the phase transition. It is strongly recommended that the degree of diffuseness is skeptical in many senses. Hence, following the establishment, a simple yet effective new measure of diffuseness is being proposed, offering a more accurate and physically meaningful estimation of the diffuse phase transition.
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spellingShingle Estimating the Diffuseness for the Non-Relaxor Type Ferroelectric to Paraelectric Phase Transition in BaTiO3
Ganguly, Prithwiraj
Joshi, Prashant
Puthiyoth, Maneesha
Sasmal, Dilip
Sen, Somaditya
Materials Science
The normal ferroelectric to paraelectric phase transition in model ferroelectric materials such as BaTiO3 is typically characterized by a sharp, well-defined dielectric constant peak at a specific transition temperature. However, under certain modifications of the parent material, this transition can become diffuse over a broad range of temperatures. This has garnered significant research attention over the past few decades, primarily because of its intriguing and not yet fully understood physical properties. The parameters developed to measure the diffuseness are also ambiguous. In this work, an investigation has been conducted to understand the transition dynamics of the non-relaxor ferroelectric systems in the temperature interval over which the diffuse phase transition occurs. This is achieved by modelling the dielectric response phenomenologically, using a distribution of local transition temperatures. Moreover, a temperature dependent differential analysis is introduced, enabling the clear demarcation of distinct dielectric regimes and providing enhanced insight into the evolution of the phase transition. It is strongly recommended that the degree of diffuseness is skeptical in many senses. Hence, following the establishment, a simple yet effective new measure of diffuseness is being proposed, offering a more accurate and physically meaningful estimation of the diffuse phase transition.
title Estimating the Diffuseness for the Non-Relaxor Type Ferroelectric to Paraelectric Phase Transition in BaTiO3
topic Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.08270