Physics of Ferroelectric and Antiferroel

Author: Igor Musevic

Presents the basics of ferroelectric liquid crystals and the linear and non-linear optics of these systems. Attention is paid to the applications of ferroelectric liquid crystals as electro-optic modulators, matrix displays, optical logic gates, and others.

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In this book the basic physics of ferroelectric liquid crystals is presented in a transparent way together with the linear and non-linear optics of these systems. Specific attention is paid to the applications of ferroelectric liquid crystals as electro-optic modulators, matrix displays, optical logic gates, optical phase conjugation devices, elements for optical computing and erasable optical memories. A special chapter is devoted to polymer ferroelectric liquid crystals.

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"... this is an excellent and comprehensive book, especially for those who prefer a more formal treatment of the topics ... Because many of the topics apply to nonferroelectric liquid crystals as well, I believe that this book has an important place on the shelf of anybody who deals with liquid crystals; it is also an absolute 'must' for anybody who works on FLCs and AFLCs." Charles Rosenblatt Case Western Reserve University "The structure of the book is extremely logical and has been well thought out ... The real strength of the book is in the clear and concise explanations the authors give of many aspects of underlying theory and the implications of various experimental results. Many of the discussions of conflicting data and ideas are also presented in an unbiased way. This makes the book eminently readable, not only as a resource for advanced researchers in the area, but also as a first introduction for new graduate students ... This is an essential reference work and should occupy a place on all liquid-crystal bookcases." Journal of Applied Crystallography, 2003