Electric-field-induced dynamics of topological loops in chiral nematic liquid crystal droplets

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We presented an experimental study of structural transitions in chiral nematic liquid crystal droplets under the action of alternating electric field. We identify that the increase of the applied voltage results in a periodic transition between bipolar and radial structures.

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Yu. I. Timirov

nstitute of Molecule and Crystal Physics, Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Email: timirov.yulay@gmail.com
Ufa, 450075 Russia

O. A. Skaldin

nstitute of Molecule and Crystal Physics, Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Ufa, 450075 Russia

V. A. Delev

nstitute of Molecule and Crystal Physics, Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Ufa, 450075 Russia

E. R. Basyrova

nstitute of Molecule and Crystal Physics, Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Ufa, 450075 Russia

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