Abstract
Free-standing smectic films of a liquid crystal exhibiting the hexatic smectic-$L$ phase have been studied using electron diffraction and optical textures. The films show a rich phase diagram as a function of thickness and temperature. A possible phase transition within the surface smectic-$L$ phase is observed.
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