Structure and grating efficiency of thin cells filled by a twist-bend nematic liquid crystal.
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DOI: 10.1103/physreve.102.032704
Abstract: A twist-bend nematic (N_{TB}) liquid crystalline phase spontaneously forms modulated structures on a microscale level when confined in thin planar cells. Preliminary studies showed that these cells can be used as polarization gratings. Here we… read more here.
Keywords: thin cells; twist bend; structure; nematic liquid ... See more keywords
Characterization of optically thin cells and experimental liquid crystals.
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DOI: 10.1364/ao.456659
Abstract: The current development of new liquid crystal devices often requires the use of thin cells and new experimental materials. Characterizing these devices and materials with optical methods can be challenging if (1) the total phase… read more here.
Keywords: liquid crystals; liquid crystal; characterization optically; thin cells ... See more keywords