RECENT ADVANCES IN DIELECTRIC MATERIALS -- RECENT ADVANCES IN DIELECTRIC MATERIALS -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- LOW-K NANOPOROUS INTERDIELECTRICS:MATERIALS, THIN FILM FABRICATIONS,STRUCTURES AND PROPERTIES -- Abstract -- I. Introduction -- II. Recent Developments in Low-k Nanoporous Dielectrics -- III. Characterization of Pore Structures -- IV. Conclusions -- References -- DIELECTRIC MATERIALS: INTRODUCTION,RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Classification of Dielectrics -- 3. History -- 4. Dielectric Response of Materials -- 5. Dielectric Spectroscopy -- 6. Synthesis of Different Dielectric Materials -- 7. Characterization Techniques -- 8. Research on Some Dielectric Materials -- 9. Complex Impedance Spectroscopy of Dielectric Materials -- 10. Multiferroic Property of Dielectric Materials -- 11. Applications -- 12. Conclusion -- References -- UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF HIGH-K GATE ANDSPACER DIELECTRICS ON THE DEVICE AND CIRCUITPERFORMANCE OF NANOSCALE MOSFETS -- Introduction -- 1. Impact of High-K Gate Dielectric on Device Performance -- 2. Impact of High-K Gate Dielectric on Circuit Performance -- 3. Effect of High-K Spacers on Nanoscale CMOS Devices -- Summary -- References -- ORIENTATION SELECTIVITY CONTROL BY SURFACE POTENTIAL MODIFICATION IN OXIDE THIN FILM EPITAXIAL GROWTH -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Principle of OSE -- 3.Experimental -- 4.OSE by Substrate Bias Application -- 5.Electron Beam Induced OSE -- 6.Characterization of OSE Layers -- 7.Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- UNUSUAL DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF CACUTIO -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Physical Properties -- 3.Impurity Effects -- 4.CCTO-Based Composites -- 5.Related Oxides -- 6.Concluding Remarks -- References -- DIELECTRIC RESPONSE METHODS FOR DIAGNOSTICS OF POWER TRANSFORMERS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction.

2. Insulating Materials Defined -- 3. Power Transformer Insulation -- 4. Insulation Ageing -- 5. Condition Assessment of Power Transformer Insulation -- 6. Polarization Phenomena -- 7. Dielectric Spectroscopy Techniques -- Conclusions -- References -- SYMMETRY-INDUCED RESONANT TRANSMISSIONOF ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES IN NON-PERIODICDIELECTRIC MICROSTRUCTURES -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- II. Theoretical Analysis of Optical Propagation in AperiodicDielectric Multilayers with Internal Symmetry -- III. Optical Observation of Symmetric Fibonacci DielectricMultilayers -- IV. Resonant Transmission and Frequency Trifurcation of LightWaves in Thue-Morse Dielectric Multilayers -- V. Manipulation of Resonant Transmission of ElectromagneticWave by Tuning Nonperiodic Structure -- VI. Selectable-Frequency and Tunable-Q Perfect Transmissionsof Electromagnetic Waves in Dielectric Heterostructures -- VII. Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- POLYMER DIELECTRIC MATERIALS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 1. Classification of Low Dielectric Constant Polymer -- 2. Mechanism for Lowering Dielectric Constant -- 3. Methods to Prepare Polymer Dielectrics -- 4. Polymer Materials with Low Dielectric Constant -- 5. Conclusion -- References -- EFFECTIVE PERMITTIVITY, TUNABILITY, LOSS AND COMMUTATION QUALITY OF HIGH CONTRAST COMPOSITES -- Abstract -- 1.Effective Permittivity and Tunability of Nonlinear Composite -- 2.Tunability of Laminated Composite -- 3.Tunability Amplification Factor of Composite -- 4.Numerical Design of Composites Possssing High Tunability Amplification Factor -- 5.Effective Loss of Composite -- 6.Effective Commutation Quality Factor of Composite -- 7.The General Non-linear Problem -- 8.Conclusion -- References -- DIELECTRIC MATERIALS FORELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC ACTUATORS DEDICATEDTO AERODYNAMIC FLOW CONTROL -- Abstract -- Introduction.

1. EHD Actuator Setup -- 2. Electrical Characterization of EHD Actuator -- 3. Influence on Ionic Wind Production -- 4. Aerodynamic Application -- Conclusion -- References -- TIME-DOMAIN METHODS FOR THE SIMULATION OF DIELECTRIC NANO-PHOTONIC STRUCTURES -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.Simulation of Dispersive Materials -- 3.The Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method -- 4.Time-Domain Spectral Methods -- Conclusion -- References -- DIELECTRIC RELAXATION IN DILUTE SOLUTIONSOF POLAR MOLECULES IN NON-POLAR SOLVENTS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- II. Mixture of Polar Molecules -- III. Liquid Polymers -- Conclusion -- References -- DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIFERROICRELAXORS AND LAYERED NANOSTRUCTURED THIN FILMS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Experimental Procedure -- I. Relaxor, Multiferroic Relaxor, and Normal Ferroelectric -- II. Artificially Designed Multiferroic Layered Nanostructure -- References -- MODIFICATION IN DIELECTRIC TUNABLEPROPERTIES OF FERROELECTRICS FOR MICROWAVEDEVICE APPLICATIONS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Ferroelectric Ceramics and Composite [3-12] -- 3. Ferroelectric Thin Films [3, 4, 13-29, 34-39] and Thick Films[3, 4, 40-45] -- 4. Conclusion -- References -- DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF BARIUM TITANATEFILLED MULLITE COMPOSITES IN THE LOWFREQUENCY REGION (10HZ -1MHZ) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussions -- Conclusion -- References -- MODAL DISPERSION CURVES OF AN OPTICALWAVEGUIDE HAVING UNCONVENTIONAL CORECROSS SECTION USING WEAK GUIDANCEAPPROXIMATION -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Theoretical Considerations -- Numerical Computation Results and Discussion -- References -- RECENT ADVANCES IN THE CHARACTERIZATIONOF COMPOSITE DIELECTRIC STRUCTURES -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Maxwell-Garnett Theory and Generalizations -- 3. Nonlinear Dispersions.

4. Eigenfield and Inclusion in Electrostatics: Applications toAnisotropic Composite Materials -- 5. Functionally Graded Ellipsoidal Particles -- 6. Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- POLYMERIC MATERIALSFOR SOMEELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Some Fundamentals of Dielectrics of Polymers -- Sensing Effect in Polymers -- Polymers as Fire Resistance -- Ferroelectric and Ceramic Additives -- Use of Polymer-Wastes -- References -- DIELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIESOF FERRITE COMPOSITES AND FERRITE CERAMICSFOR POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS IN ANTENNA MINIATURIZATIONS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Magnetic and Dielectric Characterization -- 3. Results and Discussion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- INDEX.