Anomalous Optical Freedericksz Transition in an Absorbing Liquid Crystal

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Abstract Laser-induced reorientation was studied in absorbing nematic films. The optical Freedericksz threshold occured at an intensity level of 50 W/cm2 in contrast to the normally observed few KW/cm2 value for transparent layers. Thermomechanical coupling is considered as a possible explanation of the observed anomaly.

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Liquid Crystal Research Advancements Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics Material Dynamics and Properties

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Published in: Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Incorporating Nonlinear Optics

Volume 179, Issue 1, pp. 1-12

DOI: 10.1080/00268949008055354

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Anomalous Optical Freedericksz Transition in an Absorbing Liquid Crystal

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