Dynamics of the antiferroelectric smectic-ZA phase in a ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal | Synapse
October 18, 2025Open Access
Dynamics of the antiferroelectric smectic-ZA phase in a ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal
Key Points
Director fluctuations are observed in the antiferroelectric phase of the liquid crystal.
Dynamic light scattering shows variations in the smectic-Z phase of the ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal.
The study outlines the temperature range where the antiferroelectric phase exists.
Findings imply complex dynamics within the ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal system.
Abstract
A dynamic light scattering study of director fluctuations in the antiferroelectric (AF) phase of the ferroelectric nematic liquid crystal DIO is reported. The AF phase occurs in a temperature range...