Formation characteristics of horizontal chevron structures in ferroelectric liquid crystal cells

The formation process of field induced smectic C* layer structures known as 'horizontal chevrons' has been investigated as a function of external parameters. Characteristic dimensions of field induced domains, as well as the dynamics of their formation process are reported for a variation...

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Published inLiquid crystals Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 769 - 774
Main Authors DIERKING, I., KOMITOV, L., LAGERWALL, S. T.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.05.1998
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Summary:The formation process of field induced smectic C* layer structures known as 'horizontal chevrons' has been investigated as a function of external parameters. Characteristic dimensions of field induced domains, as well as the dynamics of their formation process are reported for a variation of cell gap, applied electric field amplitude, frequency and temperature. The experimental data are discussed in terms of liquid crystal-surface interactions, director switching and effects of ionic motion.
ISSN:0267-8292
1366-5855
DOI:10.1080/026782998206894