ABSTRACT

Smectic and lamellar liquid crystals are three-dimensional layered structures in which each layer behaves as a two-dimensional fluid. Because of their reduced dimensionality they have unique physical properties and challenging theoretical descriptions, and are the subject of much current research. One- and Two-Dimensional Fluids: Properties of Smec

chapter 1|44 pages

Liquid Crystal Materials

chapter 2|40 pages

Fluids with Reduced Dimensionality

chapter 3|18 pages

Phase Transitions

chapter 4|50 pages

Rheological Properties

chapter 5|28 pages

Optics of Anisotropic Materials

chapter 6|24 pages

Defect Structures

chapter 7|16 pages

Magnetic Properties

chapter 8|46 pages

Electrical Properties

chapter 9|26 pages

Applications