A model of π-Walls between domains of opposite chirality in B.sub.2./sub. phase of bent-shaped molecules

0343461 - FZÚ 2011 RIV GB eng J - Journal Article
Lejček, Lubor
A model of π-Walls between domains of opposite chirality in B₂ phase of bent-shaped molecules.
Ferroelectrics. Roč. 395, č. 1 (2010), s. 12-26. ISSN 0015-0193. E-ISSN 1563-5112
R&D Projects: GA AV ČR IAA100100911; GA AV ČR(CZ) GA202/09/0047
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z10100520
Keywords : B₂-phase * bent-shaped molecules * domains of opposite chirality * π-walls
Subject RIV: BM - Solid Matter Physics ; Magnetism
Impact factor: 0.511, year: 2010

Domains of opposite chirality in anticlinic antiferroelectric or in synclinic ferroelectric structures of B2 phase are separated by π-walls. An approximate model describing the molecular orientation in a π-wall is proposed. External electric field governs the wall width.
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