Physical Properties of Liquid Crystals: Nematics
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Author(s): D. A. Dunmur, A. Fukuda and G. R. Luckhurst (Eds)
Publisher: IEE
ISBN: 0852967845
Format: hardback
670pp
Price: £165.00, $275.00
Review Date: 01 February 2001
Review: This book provides a data source and insight into the properties of nematic liquid crystals governing the performance of liquid crystal display devices (LCDs). Display devices based on these crystals are a huge international industry and LCDs are part of the every-day life of many people. The physical properties of nematic liquid crystals determine the detailed operation of the various modes. The success of LCD technology depends on a knowledge of these properties, of how they are related to their chemical composition and how they influence the device performance. Contributions cover molecular structure and properties; thermodynamics; elastic, electric, magnetic and optical properties; elastic and viscous properties; theories and computer modelling.