Piezoelectricity in Classical and Modern Systems

This book fills a gap in the literature of piezoelectricity and applications in science and technology. During the past several years, a plethora of new theory and applications of piezoelectric systems have surfaced, but an updated book, written in tutorial style with both classical and modern applications, is non-existing. The proposed book will introduce physics and engineering students to the basic concepts of piezoelectricity and allow them to apply piezoelectric theory and applications to solve new problems of relevance. The proposed book will cover the central theory and methods of piezoelectric systems ranging from classical to modern applications including nanotechnology, optics, and quantum mechanics. Models are derived and presented in a tutorial manner throughout the text. Examples and computer codes appear in the text to make the material accessible to first readers of mechanical vibrations and piezoelectricity to concretize many important sensor and actuator applications in present-day technology.