Physics of Liquid Crystals [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2016] Minoru Watanabe et al.

Liquid crystals (LCs) are matter in a state that has properties between those of conventional liquid and those of solid crystal. There are many different types of liquid-crystal phases, which can be distinguished by their different optical properties. Liquid crystals can be divided into thermotropic, lyotropic and metallotropic phases. Examples of liquid crystals can be found both in the natural world and in technological applications. Most contemporary electronic displays use liquid crystals. Lyotropic liquid-crystalline phases are abundant in living systems. This book discusses the properties and solicitations of liquid crystals.