title: Bulk characterization methods for non-centrosymmetric materials: second-harmonic generation, piezoelectricity, pyroelectricity, and ferroelectricity.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Center for Materials Chemistry, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-5003, USA.
authors.forename: Kang Min
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Ok
authors.forename: Eun Ok
authors.initials: EO
authors.lastname: Chi
authors.forename: P Shiv
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Halasyamani