Abstract
To understand the role played by the complex microstructural arrangements in a giant magnetostrictive material, we developed a micromagnetic theory where equilibria are described by the oscillatory statistics of approximating or minimizing sequences of a variational principle. Predictions based on the theory may be used to seek optimal microstructures and to offer specific recommendation for improvement of actuator and sensor materials.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 401-404 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | ZAMM Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |