Abstract
Director fields around spherical and cylindrical micro particles embedded in a uniformly aligned nematic liquid crystal are investigated by means of fluorescence confocal polarizing microscopy. Both dipolar configurations (point-like defects) and quadrupolar configurations (ring-like defect lines) are observed for spherical particles. However, only defect lines appear in the vicinity of particles with cylindrical shape. In contrast to previous predictions for sphero-cylinders, the defect lines around the cylindrical particles studied here seem to be pinned at the cylinder edges. The experimental results are in good agreement with numerical simulations.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
