论文信息 - Two-domain texture obtained in FLC cell showing V-shaped switching and surface electroclinic effect

Two-domain texture obtained in FLC cell showing V-shaped switching and surface electroclinic effect

We investigated V-shaped switching in ferroelectric liquid crystal (FLC) mixture. Using standard, symmetrical preparation of the LC cells we obtained texture called 'two- domain texture.' In our opinion an appearance of this texture is related to surface electroclinic effect. We proposed to use non-symmetrical treatment of alignment surfaces. Textures obtained in this way are much uniform than the previous ones. The paper presents the results of theoretical investigations and experimental work.

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