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Hao Zeng¹, Yongfa Kong, Xin Sun

¹School of Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, People's Republic of China.

Journal of Physics. Condensed Matter : an Institute of Physics Journal

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Ferroelectricity

Background:

Ferroelectric domain wall shape is typically dictated by lattice structure and defect pinning.
Intentional control over domain wall morphology remains a significant challenge in materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel method for intentionally controlling and manipulating ferroelectric domain wall shapes.
To investigate the influence of external factors, specifically bubbles and surface screening fields, on domain wall behavior.

Main Methods:

A submillimeter bubble was introduced beneath a lithium niobate wafer within a deionized water electrode.
The bubble's interaction with the ferroelectric domain wall was analyzed, focusing on surface screening fields and charged droplet motion.
Experiments were conducted by varying the ion concentration of the liquid electrode to modulate the bubble's effect.

Main Results:

A straight ferroelectric domain wall was successfully bent at an angle of 52° by the presence of the bubble.
The bending angle was found to correlate with the perpendicular surface screening field and the dynamics of charged droplets within the bubble.
The domain wall bending angle was controllably varied from 52° down to 0° by adjusting the ion concentration of the electrode.

Conclusions:

The study demonstrates a viable method for actively controlling ferroelectric domain wall geometry using bubble-induced electrostatic interactions.
Surface screening fields and charged droplet detachment within bubbles are key mechanisms governing domain wall bending.
This technique offers potential for precise engineering of ferroelectric materials for advanced applications.