Novel Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals

9503572斯瓦格这项研究计划将致力于非手性铁电液晶的合成和表征，重点是形成六方柱状相的材料的电学表征(介电、三角波极化和压电测量)。此外，新的研究主题将围绕使用自组装单分子膜来排列液晶和创建极性薄膜展开。对液晶研究的科学兴趣正受到相当大的重视。对新的、高度优化的液晶系统的内在科学兴趣很高，因为它们用于平板显示器、光闸、光学标志，甚至(可能)光学计算机。***

9503572 Swager This research program will address the synthesis and characterization of achiral ferroelectric liquid crystals, with an emphasis on the electrical characterization (dielectric, triangular wave polarization and piezoelectric measurements) of materials which form hexagonal columnar phases. In addition, new research themes centered around the use of self-assembled monolayers to align the liquid crystals and create polar films will be initiated. %%% Scientific interest in liquid crystal research is receiving considerable emphasis. The inherent scientific interest in new, highly optimized liquid crystal systems is high because of their uses in flat panel displays, light shutters, optical signs, and even (possibly) optical computers. ***