Handbook of Liquid Crystals: Low Molecular Weight Liquid Crystals I, Volume 2 A By Prof. D. Demus, Prof. J. Goodby, Prof. G. W. Gray, Prof. H.?W. Spiess, Dr. V. Vill(auth.)
1998 | 525 Pages | ISBN: 3527292713 | PDF | 20 MB
The Handbook of Liquid Crystals is a unique compendium of knowledge on all aspects of liquid crystals. In over 2000 pages the Handbook provides detailed information on the basic principles of both low- and high-molecular weight materials, as well as the synthesis, characterization, modification, and applications (such as in computer displays or as structural materials) of all types of liquid crystals. The five editors of the Handbook are internationally renowned experts from both industry and academia and have drawn together over 70 leading figures in the field as authors. The four volumes of the Handbook are designed both to be used together or as stand-alone reference sources. Some users will require the whole set, others will be best served with one or two of the volumes. Volume 1 deals with the basic physical and chemical principles of liquid crystals, including structure-property relationships, nomenclature, phase behavior, characterization methods, and general synthesis and application strategies. As such this volume provides an excellent introduction to the field and a powerful learning and teaching tool for graduate students and above. Volumes 2A and 2B concentrate on low-molecular weight materials, for example those typically used in display technology. A high quality survey of the literature is provided along with full details of molecular design strategies, phase characterization and control, and applications development. These volumes are therefore by far the most detailed reference sources on these industrially very important materials, ideally suited for professionals in the field. Volume 3 concentrates on high-molecular weight, or polymeric, liquid crystals, some of which are found in structural applications and others occur as natural products of living systems. A high-quality literature survey is complemented by full detail of the synthesis, processing, analysis, and applications of all important materials classes. This volume is the most comprehensive reference source on these materials, and is therefore ideally suited for professionals in the field. Content: Chapter I Phase Structures of Calamitic Liquid Crystals (pages 3-21): John W. GoodbyChapter II Phase Transitions in Rod?Like Liquid Crystals (pages 23-46): Daniel GuillonChapter III.1 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Synthesis of Nematic Liquid Crystals (pages 47-59): Kenneth J. ToyneChapter III.2.1 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Physical Properties, Section 2.1 (pages 60-90): Ralf StannariusChapter III.2.2 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Physical Properties, Section 2.2 (pages 91-112): Horst KresseChapter III.2.3 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Physical Properties, Section 2.3 (pages 113-127): Ralf StannariusChapter III.2.4 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Physical Properties, Section 2.4 (pages 128-141): Gerhard PelzlChapter III:2.5 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Physical Properties, Section 2.5 (pages 142-169): Herbert Kneppe and Frank SchneiderChapter III.2.6 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Physical Properties, Section 2.6 (pages 170-197): R. Blinc and I. MusevicChapter III.3.1 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Applications, Section 3.1 (pages 199-229): Harald Hirschmann and Volker ReiffenrathChapter III.3.2 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Applications, Section 3.2 (pages 230-242): Eiji KanekoChapter III.3.3 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Applications, Section 3.3 (pages 243-256): Birendra BahadurChapter III.3.4 Nematic Liquid Crystals: Applications, Section 3.4 (pages 257-302): Birendra BahadurChapter IV.1 Chiral Nematic Liquid Crystals: The Synthesis of Chiral Nematic Liquid Crystals (pages 303-334): Christopher J. BoothChapter IV.2 Chiral Nematic Liquid Crystals: Chiral Nematics: Physical Properties and Applications (pages 335-409): Harry ColesChapter V.1 Non?Chiral Smectic Liquid Crystals: Synthesis of Non?Chiral Smectic Liquid Crystals (pages 411-440): John W. GoodbyChapter V.2 Non?Chiral Smectic Liquid Crystals: Physical Properties of Non?Chiral Smectic Liquid Crystals (pages 441-469): C. C. HuangChapter V.3 Non?Chiral Smectic Liquid Crystals: Nonchiral Smectic Liquid Crystals - Applications (pages 470-490): David Coates