Preliminary communication: thresholdless switching induced by polar anchoring in antiferroelectric liquid crystals

Mottram, N.J. and Elston, S.J. (1999) Preliminary communication: thresholdless switching induced by polar anchoring in antiferroelectric liquid crystals. Liquid Crystals, 26(12), pp. 1853-1856. (doi: 10.1080/026782999203535)

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Abstract

We present a novel thresholdless switching mode in an antiferroelectric liquid crystal cell which is stabilized by the presence of polar anchoring at the cell surfaces and the antiferroelectric nature of the material. We also suggest other possible configurations which are induced by strong polar anchoring and possess quite different director structures and optical characteristics.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Mottram, Professor Nigel
Authors: Mottram, N.J., and Elston, S.J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics
Journal Name:Liquid Crystals
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:0267-8292
ISSN (Online):1366-5855

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