This book reviews all the state-of-the-art simulation methods used to investigate the atomistic-scale properties of technologically important oxide materials. Previous and many recent results are carefully discussed.The scope of theoretical methods.- Barium titanate.- Potassium niobate and potassium tantalate.- Lithium niobate.- Strontium barium niobate.- Yttrium iron garnet.- Summary and conclusions.This book reviews all the state-of-the-art simulation methods used to investigate the atomic-scale properties of technologically important oxide materials. Previous and many recent results are carefully discussed.- up-to-date reviewSpringer Book ArchivesDE