Nematic LC to nematic glass phase transition in pores
Abstract
The properties of a nematic liquid crystal in a porous matrix are discussed. On scales exceeding a certain characteristic scale the liquid crystal behaves as a nematic glass. Application of a weak magnetic field restores long-range orientational order.
- Publication:
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Soviet Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics Letters
- Pub Date:
- May 1997
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- Bibcode:
- 1997JETPL..65..725K
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- 75.20.‑g;
- 33.80.Be