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Surfaces and Interfaces of Liquid Crystals

By Theo Rasing , Igor Musevic

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
9783540207894, 3540207899
LCC
QC173.4.L55 S87 2004
Open Library ID
OL3315288M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
47 MB (48870111 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
410\155
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
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Description

This book describes the state of the art of our understanding of liquid-crystal interfaces on a molecular level. The interactions of liquid crystal molecules with a surface play an essential role in the operation of liquid crystal displays (LCD's) and other LC devices that are based on the controllable anchoring of LC molecules on polymer coated surfaces. This book addresses the microscopic interaction between a macromolecule (liquid crystal, polymer) and a wall, using state of the art surface and interface-sensitive experimental techniques, such as Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Linear and Nonlinear Optical Microscopy and (Dynamic) Light Scattering (DLS). These experimental techniques were complemented with computer simulations and supra molecular chemistry methods to develop controllable polymeric surfaces.

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