Controlling Smectic Focal Conic Domains by Substrate Patterning

We describe a simple method to control the generation and the dimensions of focal conic domains in smectic liquid-crystal films. The surface of silicon substrates is structured in a way that areas with homeotropic anchoring conditions alternate with areas possessing random planar anchoring condition...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Langmuir 2008-08, Vol.24 (15), p.8174-8180
Hauptverfasser:	Guo, Wei, Herminghaus, Stephan, Bahr, Christian
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Chemistry Colloidal state and disperse state Exact sciences and technology General and physical chemistry Materials: Nano-and Mesostructured Materials, Polymers, Gels, Liquid Crystals, Composites Surface physical chemistry
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