Electro-optics of liquid crystals of bent-shape molecules

  • Jakli, A. (Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University) ;
  • Fodor-Csorba, K. (Research Institute for Solid State Physics and Optics)
  • Published : 2003.07.09

Abstract

We consider geometrical conditions of liquid crystals of bent-shape molecules that result in optically isotropic antiferroelectric structure that can be reversibly switched to birefringent states. An example of an ester based banana-shape substance is discussed that almost fulfills the ideal conditions and provides fast electro-optical switching with or without crossed polarizers.

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