Abstract
The formation process of field induced smectic C * layer structures known as 'horizontal chevrons' has been investigated as a function of external parameters. Characteristic dimensions of field induced domains, as well as the dynamics of their formation process are reported for a variation of cell gap, applied electric field amplitude, frequency and temperature. The experimental data are discussed in terms of liquid crystal-surface interactions, director switching and effects of ionic motion.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 769-774 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Liquid Crystals |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - May 1998 |