Direct observation of the near-surface layer in Pb(Mg${}_{1/3}$Nb${}_{2/3}$)O${}_3$ using neutron diffraction

K. Conlon, H. Luo, D. Viehland +5

Spatially resolved neutron diffraction as a function of crystal depth in Pb(Mg${}_{1/3}$Nb${}_{2/3}$)O${}_3$ reveals the presence of a distinct near-surface region. A dramatic change i…