Inverse Magnetoelectric Effect in Two-Layer PbZr_0.53Ti_0.47O₃–Mn_0.4Zn_0.6Fe₂O₄ Composite

Abstract

The inverse magnetoelectric effect in two-layer composite consisting of piezoelectric PbZr_0.53Ti_0.47O₃ (PZT) and ferrite Mn_0.4Zn_0.6Fe₂O₄ (MZF) plates has been studied. Dependences of the magnetic induction variation B_m on amplitude and frequency of ac electric field as well as on magnetic field strength, temperature, and composite composition for layered PZT–MZF composite have been determined.

Keywords:

• Magnetoelectric composite
• magnetic domain
• mechanical strain
• electric field

Acknowledgments

The work has been executed at financial support of the Ministry of Science and Education of Russian Federation (grant RNP 2.1.1/4406) and RFBR (grant no. 10-02-00336).