Change of spontaneous electric polarization with temperature.
The temperature derivative of a component of spontaneous electric polarization under stated mechanical/electrical constraints. An electrode of area has ideal short-circuit response . Mechanical constraints distinguish primary and secondary contributions.
The piezoelectric contribution to temperature-dependent electric polarization caused by thermal strain.
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