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ABSTRACT We have developed a new device called the dynamic cell, whereby the twist angle and cell thickness of a liquid crystal cell can be dynamically varied. For a twist… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT We have developed a new device called the dynamic cell, whereby the twist angle and cell thickness of a liquid crystal cell can be dynamically varied. For a twist angle larger than 90°, there occurs a breaking of anchoring at a certain threshold cell thickness. This structural transition converts the super-twisted state to a normal twisted state by flipping the surface director by 180°. A disclination loop separates the normal twisted region from the super-twisted region. By controlling the twist and thickness, we can stabilize this loop and calculate its line tension.
Journal Title: Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals
Year Published: 2017
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