45.2: Electro‐Optics of Liquid Crystals Doped with Ferroelectric Nano‐Powder

Abstract

Abstract Suspensions of ferroelectric nanoparticles in a nematic liquid crystal host possess enhanced dielectric anisotropy, and are sensitive to the sign of an applied electric field. Here we also show that the particles contribute to the total achievable phase shift of the composite material. This approach may be used to design new materials for displays.