Liquid Crystals In The Nineties And Beyond

Author : S Kumar
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814500753

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This book is a collection of 13 articles, written by experts, on different aspects of the physics and applications of liquid crystals. In addition to giving self-contained review articles with good bibliography, the authors have discussed the anticipated or highly important and desirable breakthroughs in the near future in their respective fields. The book should provide readers with a good starting point, insight, and an indicator of what current important problems are. Good researchers should benefit in fine tuning their efforts to test the ideas put forward by the authors. Contents:Anisotropy of the Nematic-Smectic A Phase Transition (B S Andereck)Thermal Investigations of Phase Transitions in Thermotropic Liquid Crystals (J Thoen)Numerical Studies of Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena in Liquid Crystals (C Dasgupta)High-Resolution Calorimetric Studies at Phase Transitions of Alkylcyanobiphenyl Liquid Crystals Confined to Submicron Size Cylindrical Cavities (D Finotello & G S Iannacchione)Physical Properties of Thin Substrate-Free Liquid-Crystal Films (T Stoebe & C C Huang)Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals: From the Plane Wave to the Multisoliton Limit (I Muševic et al.)The Optical Properties of Chiral Liquid Crystals (K A Suresh)Patterns in Thin Liquid Crystal Films and the Divergence (“Surfacelike”) Elasticity (O D Lavrentovich & V M Pergamenshchik)Liquid Crystal Defects in a Magnetic Field (G S Ranganath)Saddle-Splay Elasticity in Nematic Liquid Crystals (G P Crawford & Zumer)Rheology and Rheo-Optics of Polymer Liquid Crystals (M Srinivasarao)Recent Advances and Future Directions of NMR Spectroscopy of Molecules Oriented in Liquid Crystals (C L Khetrapal)Improvement of the Viewing Angle for Display Devices with Grey Scale (P J Bos) Readership: Physicists and chemists active in the field of liquid crystals. keywords: “The collection of papers provides a comprehensive review for experimentalists and theoreticians who are interested in the latest developments in the field of thermotropic liquid crystals.” Zeitschrift für Kristallographie

Author : Quan Li
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118078617

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Liquid Crystals Beyond Displays by Quan Li Pdf

The chemistry, physics, and applications of liquid crystals beyond LCDs Liquid Crystals (LCs) combine order and mobility on a molecular and supramolecular level. But while these remarkable states of matter are most commonly associated with visual display technologies, they have important applications for a variety of other fields as well. Liquid Crystals Beyond Displays: Chemistry, Physics, and Applications considers these, bringing together cutting-edge research from some of the most promising areas of LC science. Featuring contributions from respected researchers from around the globe, this edited volume emphasizes the chemistry, physics, and applications of LCs in areas such as photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, filed-effect transistors, lasers, molecular motors, nanophotonics and biosensors. Specific chapters look at magnetic LCs, lyotropic chromonic LCs, LC-based chemical sensors, LCs in metamaterials, and much more. Introducing readers to the fundamentals of LC science through the use of illustrative examples, Liquid Crystals Beyond Displays covers not only the most recent research in the myriad areas in which LCs are being utilized, but also looks ahead, addressing potential future developments. Designed for physicists, chemists, engineers, and biologists working in academia or industry, as well as graduate students specializing in LC technology, this is the first book to consider LC applications across a wide range of fields.

Author : K. H. J. Buschow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Materials
ISBN : UOM:39015053036417

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Encyclopedia of Materials by K. H. J. Buschow Pdf

Accompanyind CR-ROM conrtains The Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Technology on a web access disc.

Author : Dietrich Demus
Publisher : Wiley-VCH
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998-03-24
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015041798250

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Handbook of Liquid Crystals, Fundamentals by Dietrich Demus Pdf

The Handbook of Liquid Crystals is a unique compendium of knowledge on all aspects of liquid crystals. In over 2000 pages the Handbook provides detailed information on the basic principles of both low- and high-molecular weight materials, as well as the synthesis, characterization, modification, and applications (such as in computer displays or as structural materials) of all types of liquid crystals. The five editors of the Handbook are internationally renowned experts from both industry and academia and have drawn together over 70 leading figures in the field as authors. The four volumes of the Handbook are designed both to be used together or as stand-alone reference sources. Some users will require the whole set, others will be best served with a selection of the volumes. Volume 1 deals with the basic physical and chemical principles of liquid crystals, including structure-property relationships, nomenclature, phase behavior, characterization methods, and general synthesis and application strategies. As such this volume provides an excellent introduction to the field and a powerful learning and teaching tool for graduate students and above. Volume 2 concentrates on low-molecular weight materials, for example those typically used in display technology. A high quality survey of the literature is provided along with full details of molecular design strategies, phase characterization and control, and applications development. This volume is therefore by far the most detailed reference source on these industrially very important materials, ideally suited for professionals in the field. Volume 3 concentrates on high-molecular weight, or polymeric, liquid crystals, some of which are found in structural applications and others occur as natural products of living systems. A high-quality literature survey is complemented by full detail of the synthesis, processing, analysis, and applications of all important materials classes. This volume is the most comprehensive reference source on these materials, and is therefore ideally suited for professionals in the field.

Author : Peter J. Collings
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015038536010

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Handbook of Liquid Crystal Research by Peter J. Collings Pdf

The Handbook of Liquid Crystal Research deals with all the important recent advances in liquid crystalline materials. It contains in one volume the results of technical and theoretical work done in the last 15 years.

Author : Peter J. Collings,John W. Goodby
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351579834

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Introduction to Liquid Crystals by Peter J. Collings,John W. Goodby Pdf

Introduction to Liquid Crystals: Chemistry and Physics, Second Edition relies on only introductory level chemistry and physics as the foundation for understanding liquid crystal science. Liquid crystals combine the material properties of solids with the flow properties of fluids. As such they have provided the foundation for a revolution in low-power, flat-panel display technology (LCDs). In this book, the essential elements of liquid crystal science are introduced and explained from the perspectives of both the chemist and physicist. This new edition relies on only introductory level physics and chemistry as the foundation for understanding liquid crystal science and is, therefore, ideal for students and recent graduates. Features Introduces and explains the essential elements of liquid crystal science, including discussion of how liquid crystals have been utilized for innovative and important applications. New to this edition are over 300 figures, 90 end-of chapter exercises, and an increased scope that includes recent developments. Combines the knowledge of two eminent scientists in the field; they have fully updated and expanded the text to cover undergraduate/graduate course work as well as current research in what is now a billion-dollar industry. Immerses the reader in the vocabulary, structures, data, and kinetic models, rapidly building up an understanding of the theories and models in current use. Begins with a historical account of the discovery of liquid crystals and continues with a description of how different phases are generated and how different molecular architectures affect liquid crystal properties.

Author : Peter J. Collings
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691086729

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Author : Peter J. Collings,Michael Hird
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351988780

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Introduction to Liquid Crystals by Peter J. Collings,Michael Hird Pdf

This text relies on only introductory level physics and chemistry as the foundation for understanding liquid crystal science. Liquid crystals combine the material properties of solids with the flow properties of fluids. As such they have provided the foundation for a revolution in low- power, flat-panel display technology LCDs. In this book, the essential elements of liquid crystal science are introduced and explained from the perspectives of both the chemist and the physicist.; The text begins with an historical account of the discovery of liquid crystals and continues with a description of how different phases are generated and how different molecular architectures affect liquid crystalline properties. The rest of the book is concerned with understanding and explaining the properties of the various types of liquid crystals, and in the final part of the book, the technology of LCDs is discussed and illustrated.

Author : David Dunmur,Tim Sluckin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191004308

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Soap, Science, and Flat-Screen TVs by David Dunmur,Tim Sluckin Pdf

The terms 'liquid crystal' or 'liquid crystal display' (LCD) are recognized in the context of flat-screen televisions, but the properties and history of liquid crystals are little known. This book tells the story of liquid crystals, from their controversial discovery at the end of the nineteenth century, to their eventual acceptance as another state of matter to rank alongside gases, liquids, and solids. As their story unfolds, the scientists involved and their works are put into illuminating broader socio-political contexts. In recent years, liquid crystals have had a major impact on the display industry, culminating in the now widely available flat-screen televisions. This development is described in detail over three chapters, and the basic science behind it is explained in simple terms accessible to a general reader. New applications of liquid crystals in materials, biosystems, medicine, and technology are also explained. The authors' approach to the subject defines a new genre of popular science books. The historical background to the scientific discoveries is given in detail, and the personal communications between the scientists involved are explored. The book tells the story of liquid crystals, but it also shows that scientific discovery and exploitation relies on human interactions, and the social and political environments in which they operate.

Author : Joseph A Castellano
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-10
Category : Technology
ISBN : 9789814482035

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Liquid Gold: The Story Of Liquid Crystal Displays And The Creation Of An Industry by Joseph A Castellano Pdf

This book traces the history of liquid crystal display (LCD) development from simple laboratory samples to the flat, thin LCDs that have become an important part of everyday life, appearing in television screens, computers, cellular phones, as well as numerous other consumer and industrial products. It provides insight into how these products were developed and what might be expected in the future. This account is a personal, in-depth look at the evolution of a high-technology industry from the eyes of the author, who watched it grow from inception to ubiquity for over nearly forty years. The story that is told in this book goes beyond the technical details and into the ideas, visions, struggles, and ambitions of the scientists and engineers who made it possible. In addition, the diverse field of LCD technology encompasses not only electronics but also physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, marketing, and sales. Consequently, this book will be of interest to physical scientists from several disciplines as well as engineers and students.

Author : Esther Leslie
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780236933

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Liquid Crystals by Esther Leslie Pdf

While it is responsible for today’s abundance of flat screens—on televisions, computers, and mobile devices—most of us have only heard of it in the ubiquitous acronym, LCD, with little thought as to exactly what it is: liquid crystal. In this book, Esther Leslie enlightens us, offering an accessible and fascinating look at—not a substance, not a technology—but a wholly different phase of matter. As she explains, liquid crystal is a curious material phase that organizes a substance’s molecules in a crystalline form yet allows them to move fluidly like water. Observed since the nineteenth century, this phase has been a deep curiosity to science and, in more recent times, the key to a new era of media technology. In between that time, as Leslie shows, it has figured in cultural forms from Romantic landscape painting to snow globes, from mountaineering to eco-disasters, and from touchscreen devices to DNA. Expertly written but accessible, Liquid Crystals recounts the unheralded but hugely significant emergence of this unique form of matter.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1484 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : English imprints
ISBN : UOM:39015046780428

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International Books in Print by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dietrich Demus,John W. Goodby,George W. Gray,Hans W. Spiess,Volkmar Vill
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783527620562

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Handbook of Liquid Crystals, Volume 2A by Dietrich Demus,John W. Goodby,George W. Gray,Hans W. Spiess,Volkmar Vill Pdf

The Handbook of Liquid Crystals is a unique compendium of knowledge on all aspects of liquid crystals. In over 2000 pages the Handbook provides detailed information on the basic principles of both low- and high-molecular weight materials, as well as the synthesis, characterization, modification, and applications (such as in computer displays or as structural materials) of all types of liquid crystals. The five editors of the Handbook are internationally renowned experts from both industry and academia and have drawn together over 70 leading figures in the field as authors. The four volumes of the Handbook are designed both to be used together or as stand-alone reference sources. Some users will require the whole set, others will be best served with one or two of the volumes. Volume 1 deals with the basic physical and chemical principles of liquid crystals, including structure-property relationships, nomenclature, phase behavior, characterization methods, and general synthesis and application strategies. As such this volume provides an excellent introduction to the field and a powerful learning and teaching tool for graduate students and above. Volumes 2A and 2B concentrate on low-molecular weight materials, for example those typically used in display technology. A high quality survey of the literature is provided along with full details of molecular design strategies, phase characterization and control, and applications development. These volumes are therefore by far the most detailed reference sources on these industrially very important materials, ideally suited for professionals in the field. Volume 3 concentrates on high-molecular weight, or polymeric, liquid crystals, some of which are found in structural applications and others occur as natural products of living systems. A high-quality literature survey is complemented by full detail of the synthesis, processing, analysis, and applications of all important materials classes. This volume is the most comprehensive reference source on these materials, and is therefore ideally suited for professionals in the field.

Author : Shri Singh,David A. Dunmur
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : 9810242506

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Liquid Crystals by Shri Singh,David A. Dunmur Pdf

Liquid crystals are partially ordered systems without a rigid, long-range structure. The study of these materials covers a wide area: chemical structure, physical properties and technical applications. Due to their dual nature -- anisotropic physical properties of solids and rheological behavior of liquids -- and easy response to externally applied electric, magnetic, optical and surface fields liquid crystals are of greatest potential for scientific and technological applications. The subject has come of age and has achieved the status of being a very exciting interdisciplinary field of scientific and industrial research. This book is an outgrowth of the enormous advances made during the last three decades in both our understanding of liquid crystals and our ability to use them in applications. It presents a systematic, self-contained and up-to-date overview of the structure and properties of liquid crystals. It will be of great value to graduates and research workers in condensed matter physics, chemical physics, biology, materials science, chemical and electrical engineering, and technology from a materials science and physics viewpoint of liquid crystals.

Author : Dietrich Demus,John W. Goodby,George W. Gray,Hans W. Spiess,Volkmar Vill
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783527620630

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Handbook of Liquid Crystals, Volume 2B by Dietrich Demus,John W. Goodby,George W. Gray,Hans W. Spiess,Volkmar Vill Pdf

The Handbook of Liquid Crystals is a unique compendium of knowledge on all aspects of liquid crystals. In over 2000 pages the Handbook provides detailed information on the basic principles of both low- and high-molecular weight materials, as well as the synthesis, characterization, modification, and applications (such as in computer displays or as structural materials) of all types of liquid crystals. The five editors of the Handbook are internationally renowned experts from both industry and academia and have drawn together over 70 leading figures in the field as authors. The four volumes of the Handbook are designed both to be used together or as stand-alone reference sources. Some users will require the whole set, others will be best served with one or two of the volumes. Volume 1 deals with the basic physical and chemical principles of liquid crystals, including structure-property relationships, nomenclature, phase behavior, characterization methods, and general synthesis and application strategies. As such this volume provides an excellent introduction to the field and a powerful learning and teaching tool for graduate students and above. Volumes 2A and 2B concentrate on low-molecular weight materials, for example those typically used in display technology. A high quality survey of the literature is provided along with full details of molecular design strategies, phase characterization and control, and applications development. These volumes are therefore by far the most detailed reference sources on these industrially very important materials, ideally suited for professionals in the field. Volume 3 concentrates on high-molecular weight, or polymeric, liquid crystals, some of which are found in structural applications and others occur as natural products of living systems. A high-quality literature survey is complemented by full detail of the synthesis, processing, analysis, and applications of all important materials classes. This volume is the most comprehensive reference source on these materials, and is therefore ideally suited for professionals in the field.