Determination of bulk values of twist elasticity coefficient in a chiral smectic C* liquid crystal

• Autorzy: Kuczyński W. , Nowicka K. , Dardas D. , Jeżewski W. , Hoffmann J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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A method is described for determination of bulk values of a twist elastic coefficient for smectic c-director in chiral smectic liquid crystals with a helical structure. The method was applied to 4-methylbutyloxy phenyl-4-octyloxy-benzoate (C8) in the chiral smectic C* phase. The measurements were performed using optical detection in a small deformation limit. In contrast to the usual methods, initial deformation of the helix (caused by strong surface interactions) was avoided by using homeotropic aligned thick samples. The critical temperature dependence of the measured coefficient was observed. The relation between the measured parameter and the smectic C order parameter is presented.

Słowa kluczowe

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ferroelectric liquid crystals; smectic; twist elasticity coefficient

• Wydawca: Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich ; Polska Akademia Nauk ; Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego
• Czasopismo: Opto-Electronics Review
• Rocznik: 2010
• Tom: Vol. 18, No. 2
• Strony: 176--180
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 31 poz., wykr.

Twórcy

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Kuczyński W.

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Nowicka K.

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Dardas D.

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Jeżewski W.

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Hoffmann J.

• Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 17 Smoluchowskiego Str., 60-179 Poznań, Poland,

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