This book reviews a wide range of diverse topics related to the phenomenon of ferroelectricity (in the bulk as well as thin fi lm form) and provides a forum for scientists, engineers, and students working in this fi eld. It contains records of original research that provide or lead to fundamental principles in the science of ferroelectric materials. The present book is a result of contributions of experts from international scientific community working in diff erent aspects of ferroelectricity related to experimental and theoretical work aimed at the understanding of ferroelectricity and their utilization in devices