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Phase transition in triglycine family of hydrogen bonded ferroelectrics: An interpretation based on structural studies

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Using the crystal structure, a comprehensive interpretation of the origin of ferroelectricity in the hydrogen bonded triglycine family of crystals is given. Our detailed analysis showed that the instability of nitrogen double well potential plays a driving role in the mechanism of the ferroelectric transitions in these crystals.

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  1. Solid State Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 400 085, Mumbai, India

    R. R. Choudhury, R. Chitra, P. U. Sastry, Amit Das & M. Ramanadham

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Choudhury, R.R., Chitra, R., Sastry, P.U. et al. Phase transition in triglycine family of hydrogen bonded ferroelectrics: An interpretation based on structural studies. Pramana - J Phys 63, 107–115 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02704057

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