Direct observation of smectic layers in side chain liquid crystal polymer films
- 1 September 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Liquid Crystals
- Vol. 2 (5), 601-610
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02678298708086318
Abstract
By applying stringent conditions to the imaging process it has been possible to produce electron micrographs of the smectic planes in a highly beam sensitive polymethcrylate side chain liquid crystal polymer. These planes show a high degree of internal perfection, while, at the same time, showing clear evidence of curvature. The director orientation was determined over a fairly large region.Keywords
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