The isotropic phases of four fractions of a mesogenic comb-shaped polymer were studied using the electric birefringence method. The fractions have either nematic – isotropic melt, or smectic-A – isotropic melt phase transition, depending on the degree of polymerization. All samples showed a structural transition in isotropic phase. Mathematical modeling of the electro-optical properties was performed based on the modified Landau-De Gennes theory using three- order parameters. The reason for the transition in the isotropic phase is the mutual rearrangement of the polar side groups of the polymer as a result of dipole-dipole interaction.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105-112
Number of pages8
JournalWSEAS Transactions on Systems
Volume23
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Feb 2024

    Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

    Research areas

  • comb-shaped polymer, short order, Kerr effect, iso - iso transition, mathematical modeling, dipole - dipole interaction.

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