Bulk characterization methods for non-centrosymmetric materials: second-harmonic generation, piezoelectricity, pyroelectricity, and ferroelectricity.

@article{Ok2006BulkCM,
  title={Bulk characterization methods for non-centrosymmetric materials: second-harmonic generation, piezoelectricity, pyroelectricity, and ferroelectricity.},
  author={Kang Min Ok and Eun Ok Chi and P. Shiv Halasyamani},
  journal={Chemical Society reviews},
  year={2006},
  volume={35 8},
  pages={
          710-7
        }
}
Characterization methods for bulk non-centrosymmetric compounds are described. These methods include second-harmonic generation, piezoelectricity, pyroelectricity, and ferroelectricity. In this tutorial review with each phenomenon, details are given of the measurement techniques along with a brief history and background. Finally, data interpretation is discussed. 
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