Reviewing Ferroelectric Nematic Liquid Crystals: From Fundamental Properties to Cutting‐Edge Applications
Applied Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(3)
Published: May 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
Ferroelectric
nematic
(N
F
)
liquid
crystals
(LCs)
have
garnered
substantial
interest
due
to
their
unique
polar
ordering,
phase
transitions,
and
electro‐optic
(E‐O)
properties,
with
potential
applications
spanning
from
low‐power
reflective
displays
advanced
photonics
microfluidics.
This
review
explores
the
multifaceted
nature
of
N
LCs
comprehensively
analyzes
behavior,
alignment,
surface
interactions.
Notable
findings
include
(N)‐N
transition's
weak
first‐order
nature,
treatments'
role
in
inducing
order,
meron‐like
structures
resembling
ferromagnetic
domains.
Furthermore,
highlights
tunability
under
electric
fields,
offering
exciting
possibilities
for
adaptive
optics,
sensors,
actuators.
Despite
these
advancements,
challenges
remain
optimizing
molecular
controlling
defects,
expanding
scalability
LC
technologies.
By
addressing
key
experimental
theoretical
studies,
this
aims
present
a
deeper
understanding
crystals'
E‐O
responses,
revolutionize
future
LC‐based
Language: Английский
Determining the Anisotropic Refractive Indices of Ferroelectric Nematic Liquid Crystals by Renormalized Ellipsometry
The Journal of The Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
78(6), P. 677 - 682
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский