TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

ferroelectric

fer-oh-ee-LEK-trik

Definition

Relating to a type of material that maintains a spontaneous electric polarization that can be reversed by an external electric field, used here to describe a specific advanced display technology.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'ferrum' (iron) combined with 'electric,' reflecting that these materials possess a spontaneous electric dipole moment analogous to the way ferromagnetic materials possess a spontaneous magnetic moment.

In the news

The article lists ferroelectric liquid crystal on silicon as one of the four key display types that Kopin Corporation develops for its specialized defense and industrial applications.

Kopin Bets on MicroLEDs for Defense Drones and AI Data Centers

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