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Polymers

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Liquid Crystals

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Liquid Crystal Phases
External Influences
Optics Background
Birefringence
Textures and Defects
Chemical Properties
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Polymer Liquid Crystals

Introduction
Main-Chain PLCs
Side-Chain PLCs
Phase Behavior
Applications

Polymer Dispersed LCs

Introduction
Preparation
Droplet Configuration
Applications

Polymer Stabilized LCs

Introduction
Nematic PSLCs
Cholesteric PSLCs
Applications

Lyotropic LCs

Introduction
Structure and Properties
Intermolecular Chemistry
Thermodynamics
Applications

Ferroelectric LCs

Introduction
Structure
Electrooptical Effects
Spontaneous Polarization
Antiferroelectrics
Applications

LC Displays

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Twisted Nematic LCDs
Super TN LCDs
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