Magnetostriction of martensite

• Published in: Philosophical magazine. A, Physics of condensed matter. Defects and mechanical properties Vol. 77; no. 5; pp. 1273 - 1299
• Main Authors: James, R. D., Wuttig, Manfred
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis Group 01.05.1998; Taylor and Francis

A general strategy is described for inducing magnetostriction in ferromagnetic martensitic materials. An analysis of domain redistribution caused by a magnetic field is given, and certain relations between material constants that promote this effect are described. These relations suggest a 'con...