Beschreibung:
This textbook introduces the theoretical background of piezoelectrics, electromechanial phenomenology, loss mechanisms, practical materials, device designs, drive and characterization techniques, typical applications, and looks forward to the future perspectives in this field.
1. Background of High-Power Piezoelectrics. 2. Foundations of Piezoelectrics. 3. Fundamentals of Losses. 4. Piezoelectric Loss Phenomenology. 5. Equivalent Circuits with Piezo Losses. 6. Heat Generation in Piezoelectrics. 7. High-Power Piezoelectric Characterization System. 8. Drive Schemes of Piezoelectric Transducers. 9. Loss Mechanisms in Piezoelectrics. 10. Practical High-Power Piezoelectric Devices. 11. Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives. Appendix: Answers to "Check Point." Index.