Liquid crystal materials

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2005-01-26

2009-11-24

Duong, Thoi V (Department: 2871)

Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems

Cell containing liquid crystal of specific composition

C349S168000, C428S001100, C252S299010

Reexamination Certificate

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07623214

ABSTRACT:
A blue phase liquid crystalline material comprising a mixture comprising at least one bimesogenic compound and at least one chiral compound, wherein the material is capable of stable existence in the blue phase over a temperature range of at least 5° C. A process for the preparation of the above blue phase liquid crystalline material, an optical device comprising it, a process of mirrorless lasing and a slotted monolithic optical waveguide using it are also disclosed.

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