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.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-12 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals |
Volume | 179 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1990 |