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tertiary pyroelectricity |
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tertiary pyroelectricity [′tər·shē‚er·ē ¦pī·rō‚i‚lek′tris·əd·ē]
(solid-state physics) The polarization due to temperature and gradients and corresponding nonuniform stresses and strains when the crystal is heated nonuniformly; found in pyroelectric and nonpyroelectric crystals, that is, crystals which have no polar directions. Also known as false pyroelectricity. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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