Temperature-Composition Phase Diagram and Strain Driven Domain Decomposition in the Ba1-xSrxTiO3 Thin Film System

Mikayla Obrist

This research explores the stability of ferroelectric phases in (Ba,Sr)TiO3 thin films on GdScO3 substrates. Investigating the interplay of temperature, composition, and strain-state, the study aims to simplify complexities by focusing on one substrate. Computational simulations, varying temperature, composition, and strain contribute to a temperature-composition phase diagram. The phase diagram reveals stable ferroelectric phases in specific regions, forming distinctive patterns. The significance lies in advancing understanding and control of BSTO, a pivotal ferroelectric material with diverse applications.

Major: 
Materials Science and Engineering
Exhibition Category: 
Physical Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Aiden Ross
Poster Number: 
129