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Winding up dynamics for matched and unmatched elastic constants in chiral nematic liquid crystals

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: -tensor formalism to investigate this textural transition for different bend-to-twist ratios representing nematic phases that are currently easily prepared. We also examine the effect of varying alignment conditions and strength on this transition and make qualitative comparisons with experimental data. This work demonstrates how the dynamics are entirely different under small changes in the material and the confinement and how one can use its results to design reflective chiral nematic displays.

Source: Soft Matter

DOI: 10.1039/d5sm00373c

Authors: Eric Khoudi Omori, Renato Ferreira de Souza, Rodolfo Teixeira de Souza, Rafael Soares Zola

Institutions: Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

Language: English

Topic: Liquid Crystal Research Advancements

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Fluidos Complexos

Awards: G143656645, G3467460844, G581308037