Calorimetric and optical-reflectivity study of thin free-standing 64COOBC liquid-crystal films
Journal
Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology Section A: Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals
Journal Volume
365
Pages
499-506
Date Issued
2001
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Abstract
High-resolution heat-capacity and optical-reflectivity measurements have been conducted on thin free-standing films of n-hexyl-4'-n-pentanoyloxy-biphenyl-4-carboxylate (64COOBC). The data suggest incomplete layer-by-layer liquid-hexatic transitions. The transition in extremely thin films shows a diverging heat-capacity anomaly. The results are compared with those reported in other compounds, and discussed in the context of the theory of two-dimensional melting. © 2001 OPA (Overseas Publishers Association) N.V. Published by license under the Gordon and Breach Science Publishers imprint, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group.
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journal article