Abstract
Characterization studies are performed on a ferroelectric liquid crystal, 12CN5(R*). Phase sequence and transition temperatures are obtained by polarized thermal microscopy. Temperature variation of spontaneous polarization and tilt angle in the smectic C* phase are found to agree with the mean-field predictions. Results obtained for the variation of the switching time and torsional viscosity with temperature are also presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-99 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section A Journal of Physical Sciences |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal
- Smectic C* Phase
- Spontaneous Polarization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mathematical Physics
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry