Polarized Light in Liquid Crystals and Polymers deals with the linear optics of birefringent materials, such as liquid crystals and polymers, and surveys light

Corrected from the 1986 edition and now in paper, provides a conceptual and theoretical introduction to the use of optical spectroscopy for studying the optical

Liquid crystals have attracted scientific attention for potential applications in advanced devices. Display technology is continuously growing and expanding and

Polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) materials are of interest both for their potential in display technology and the fascinating science found in liquid cry

This book provides a comprehensive overview of various self-assemblies in liquid crystalline polymers and their electrical, optical, mechanical, and flame retar