Abstract
We present differential optical reflectivity and null transmission ellipsometry data from several mixtures of MHPBC enantiomers. From this data, we have determined the chiral smectic phase sequence as a function of enantiomeric excess. The data suggest a change in the structure of the smectic-[formula presented] phase and the surface tilt state as the enantiomeric excess is reduced. The results also show that the intermediate phases, smectic [formula presented] smectic [formula presented] and smectic [formula presented] disappear sequentially on reducing the net chirality.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 6 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| State | Published - Dec 19 2002 |