Figure 1. The relationship between generated force and applied voltage for ferroelectric liquid crystals (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Figure 1. The relationship between generated force and applied voltage for ferroelectric liquid crystals

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Since the generated force in ferroelectric media is directly proportional to the applied voltage, they can be used to generate much higher forces at lower voltages, making their use in electrostatic actuators a feasible option.

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Advanced Physics Research

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