The internal structure of LCNPs is characterized by the self-assembly of liquid crystal molecules into ordered domains, such as nematic, smectic, or cholesteric phases, depending on the specific ...
Meaning "thread" in Greek, nematic LCs are monostable and return to their original alignment when the electric field is removed. In 1888, liquid crystals were identified by Austrian botanist ...
The first successful LCDs used two types of liquid crystals – chiral and nematic. By combining these two types of molecules in the right proportion, the display can ‘twist’ the polarized ...
They also provide the smallest viewing angle. Super Twisted Nematic (STN) Super twisted nematic (STN) displays feature up to a 270º rotation. This extra rotation gives the crystal a much steeper ...