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Novel Devices Based on Relaxor Ferroelectric PMN-PT Single Crystals

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Solid materials can be divided into conductors, semiconductors, and insulators according to the respective conductive properties.

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Fang, H. (2020). Introduction. In: Novel Devices Based on Relaxor Ferroelectric PMN-PT Single Crystals. Springer Theses. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4312-8_1

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