论文信息 - Shear properties of molecularly confined liquid crystals

Shear properties of molecularly confined liquid crystals

Using a surface force balance, the orientation of a nematic liquid crystal confined between mica surfaces, and its response to shear under extreme confinement was examined. Slow transitions from a planar twisted to a planar orientation were observed in certain conditions. We propose that these are associated with anchoring transitions.

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