Introduction to Liquid Crystals: Chemistry and Physics, Second Edition

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Peter J. Collings (Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, USA) John W. Goodby (University of York, York, UK)

Introduction to Liquid Crystals

Chemistry and Physics, Second Edition

Peter J. Collings (Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, USA), John W. Goodby (University of York, York, UK)

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CRC Press
10 October 2019

Condensed matter physics (liquid state & solid state physics); Physical chemistry; Crystallography; Life sciences: general issues; Materials science

Introduction to Liquid Crystals: Chemistry and Physics, Second Edition relies on only introductory level chemistry and physics as the foundation for understanding liquid crystal science. Liquid crystals combine the material properties of solids with the flow properties of fluids. As such they have provided the foundation for a revolution in low-power, flat-panel display technology (LCDs). In this book, the essential elements of liquid crystal science are introduced and explained from the perspectives of both the chemist and physicist. This new edition relies on only introductory level physics and chemistry as the foundation for understanding liquid crystal science and is, therefore, ideal for students and recent graduates.

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Introduces and explains the essential elements of liquid crystal science, including discussion of how liquid crystals have been utilized for innovative and important applications. New to this edition are over 300 figures, 90 end-of chapter exercises, and an increased scope that includes recent developments. Combines the knowledge of two eminent scientists in the field; they have fully updated and expanded the text to cover undergraduate/graduate course work as well as current research in what is now a billion-dollar industry.

Immerses the reader in the vocabulary, structures, data, and kinetic models, rapidly building up an understanding of the theories and models in current use. Begins with a historical account of the discovery of liquid crystals and continues with a description of how different phases are generated and how different molecular architectures affect liquid crystal properties.

By: Peter J. Collings (Swarthmore College Swarthmore PA USA), John W. Goodby (University of York, York, UK)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 2.200kg
ISBN: 9781138298859
ISBN 10: 1138298859
Pages: 517
Publication Date: 10 October 2019
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction to a special phase of matter Nature's anisotropic fluids Calamitic Liquid Crystals - Nematic And Smectic Mesophases Discotic liquid crystals - nematic and smectic mesophases Discotic liquid crystals - columnar and nematic mesophases Polymeric liquid crystals - macromesogens Chiral liquid crystals - art and science Lyotropic liquid crystals - anisotropic solutions Synthesis of liquid crystals - strategies and methods Identification of liquid crystals Identification of liquid crystal phases - mesophase characterization Liquid crystals in electric and magnetic fields - a delicate response Light and liquid crystals - a panoply of colour Theoretical insights Liquid crystal technology

Peter J. Collings is Morris L. Clothier Emeritus Professor of Physics at Swarthmore College and Adjunct Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and past Vice-President of the International Liquid Crystal Society. He is the author of Liquid Crystals: Nature’s Delicate Phase of Matter (Princeton University Press, 1990, 2002) and co-author of the first edition of Introduction to Liquid Crystals: Chemistry and Physics (Taylor & Francis, 1997). John W. Goodby is Emeritus Professor of Materials Chemistry at the University of York, UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and past President of the International Liquid Crystal Society. He is the co-author of Smectic Liquid Crystals: Textures and Structures (Leonard Hill, 1984), Ferroelectric Liquid Crystals: Principles, Properties and Applications (Gordon & Breach 1991), and Senior Editor of the Handbook of Liquid Crystals (Wiley-VCH, 2014).