Helen D. Megaw was a pioneer in crystallography where her work on perovskites had a great impact on the research on ferroelectrics and beyond. In addition to her scientific discoveries, she was also a mentor and role model to many people in the field. This article celebrates her life and the numerous scientific contributions to the structures of ferroelectric materials.

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海伦·D·梅格（Helen D. Megaw）（1907–2002）及其对铁电学的贡献

海伦·D·梅格（Helen D. Megaw）是晶体学的先驱，她在钙钛矿方面的工作对铁电学及其以外的研究产生了重大影响。除了她的科学发现，她还是该领域许多人的良师益友和榜样。本文旨在庆祝她的一生以及对铁电材料结构的众多科学贡献。