Guidelines for selecting or synthesizing nematic liquid crystals

S. T. Wu, A. M. Lackner, W. H. Smith, U. Efron

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Abstract

Principles for selecting or synthesizing liquid crystal mixtures with desired birefringence are analyzed. Based on these principles a liquid crystal mixture exhibiting large birefringence and low visco-elastic coefficient at room temperature was formulated. Optical and electro-optic properties of this liquid crystal were characterized at elevated temperature. Results are compared with those of some commercially available liquid crystals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)69-76
Number of pages8
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume684
DOIs
StatePublished - 19 Dec 1986
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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