the change in dimensions of a dielectric occurring as an elastic strain when an electric field is applied
electrostriction in American English
(iˌlektrəˈstrɪkʃən)
noun
Physics
elastic deformation produced by an electric field, independent of the polarity of the field
Derived forms
electrostrictive
adjective
Word origin
[electro- + striction]electro- is a combining form representing electric or electricity in compound words. Other words that use the affix electro- include: electrocautery, electrograph, electrooculogram, electroreceptor, electroscope
Examples of 'electrostriction' in a sentence
electrostriction
The hydration numbers were positive and explained by dehydration and electrostriction.
Manuel S. Páez, Francisco J. Páez, Francisco J. Torres 2016, 'PROPIEDADES VOLUMÉTRICAS DE LA DL-ALANINA EN SOLUCIONES ACUOSAS DE TETRAFLUOROBORATODE 1-BUTIL, 3-METILIMIDAZOLIO A DIFERENTES TEMPERATURAS', Química Novahttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-40422016000500588&lng=en&tlng=en. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The phenomenon of electrostriction was observed in composites without graphite fillers.
B. Shivamurthy, Siddaramaiah, M. S. Prabhuswamy, B. S. Shailesh, T. K. Basak, N. A.Jnanesh 2008, 'Influence of Moisture Absorption and Content of Graphite Filler on Electrical Propertyof Sensors and Transducers Enclosures and Phenomena of Electrostriction in Glass-Epoxy Composites', Sensors & Transducershttp://www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/october_08/P_344.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Electrostriction forces during laser ablation have been studied both theoretically and experimentally.
L.V. Poperenko, V.V., Prorok, S.G. Rozouvan, I.A. Shaykevich 2018, 'The role of magnetic component of a strong light field in electrostrictive effect',Semiconductor Physics, Quantum Electronics & Optoelectronicshttp://journal-spqeo.org.ua/n2_2018/P160-166abstr.html. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We investigate the generation of acoustic phonons from electrostriction of optical waves in small core waveguides.
Vincent Laude, Jean-Charles Beugnot 2013, 'Generation of phonons from electrostriction in small-core optical waveguides', AIP Advanceshttp://link.aip.org/link/doi/10.1063/1.4801936. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Due to the electrostriction effect, the applied electric field will induce forces acting on the surface of the dielectric sphere.
Amir R. Ali, Mohamed A. Kamel 2017, 'Mathematical Model for Electric Field Sensor Based on Whispering Gallery Modes UsingNavier's Equation for Linear Elasticity', Mathematical Problems in Engineeringhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/9649524. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In poly(ethylene glycol), on the other hand, such fields lead to giant electrostriction of over 20% in length.
Hans Jürgen Kreuzer, Markus Karahka 2010, 'Conduction and Electrostriction of Polymers Induced by High Electric Fields', Polymershttp://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/3/1/51/. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)