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The giant magnetoelectric effect of laminated composites of rare-earth-iron alloys (Terfenol-D) and lead-zirconate-titanate (PZT) is calculated by using the finite element method. The simulations show that the magnetoelectric response of the laminated Terfenol-D/PZT composites is strongly dependent on interfacial bonding between Terfenol-D and PZT layers.

The properties of 10 nm thick [Co.sub.50][Fe.sub.50] interdigited electrodes deposited on lead zirconate titanate (PZT) substrates are described in order to achieve low power dynamic tuning of magnetic properties. The reversible electric field induced changes in the coercive field of more than 10% and a 0.08% change in the resistance are obtained for an applied electrical field of 5kV/cm.

A study reports that zircon, long thought to be a model material for storing nuclear waste, easily gives way to radiation damage. The study used nuclear magnetic resonance to probe zircon's structure down to microscopic levels and found that radiation damage in the mineral is five times greater than before.