Abstract
Liquid crystals (LCs) possess a state of matter whose properties in between isotropic liquid and solid crystal phases, flow like a liquid, but simultaneously hold crystal-like molecular orientations. LC phases can be induced by various factors: the temperature variations, the level of solvent concentration, and the ratios of organic-inorganic composition. The article will discuss major LC physics for functioning, materials, phases, syntheses of the materials, etc. for various applications.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Modern Optics |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 8-11 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 1-5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128149829 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128092835 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Birefringence
- Chiral phase
- Discotic phase
- Liquid crystal display
- Mesophase
- Nematic phase
- Smectic phase