Optical Properties of Nematic and Choleteric Liquid Crystals

Synopsis

Summary of the optical properties of anisotropic solid crystals. Bi-refringence of liquid crystals and transition of the isotropic state. Study in parallel and convergent polarized light of plates of nematic ‘liquid monocrystals’ showing considerable rotatory power. Demonstration of Grandjean’s discontinuities.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 24 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1968

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Final courses in chemistry.*

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

crystals; liquid crystals; optics

Credits

Contributor

M Brunet; P Chatelain; R Cano

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library