Magnetic-field-induced birefringence in a homeotropic ferronematic liquid-crystal wedge.
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The magnetic-field-induced birefringence in wedged homeotropic ferronematic liquid crystals is studied. Theoretical results for small distortions are obtained in terms of the elastic continuum theory of liquid crystals. The results of birefringence measurements are in good agreement with the predictions of the theory.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Optics letters
دوره 15 19 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990