Hafnia (IMAGE) University of Rochester Caption In a specific crystal phase, hafnium oxide, or hafnia, exhibits ferroelectric properties that scientists have been trying to leverage for years. Theorists at the University of Rochester helped take an important step toward making bulk ferroelectric and antiferroelectric hafnia available for use in a variety of applications, including high-performance computing. Credit University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw Usage Restrictions N/A License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.