Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology. Section A. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.302, 391-396, 1997
Pattern-Formation of Cholesteric Finger Under a Magnetic-Field
The effect of magnetic field on the growth of the cholesteric finger pattern has been investigated experimentally. It is found that the cholesteric finger grows along the applied magnetic field and the growth velocity of the finger is enhanced by the magnetic field. The preferred direction of the finger growth is discussed by considering the interaction energy between the director and the magnetic field.