Abstract

Electroclinic liquid crystal materials are promising for applications, such as spatial light modulators, that require analog phase modulation capability and fast response times¹. The evolution of this technology greatly depends on the development of chiral smectic A materials with large induced tilt angles, field-independent and fast switching times and a broad operating temperature range. Development of such materials require a fundamental understanding of the molecular structure and its relation to the electrooptic performance.

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