Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology. Section A. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.366, 2357-2369, 2001
Dielectric characterization of B-n phases
Dielectric data of six different B-n phases formed by banana-shaped molecules are analyzed and discussed with respect to the known results of X-ray measurements. The reorientation about the long molecular axes is discussed with respect to phase transitions. Parallel and antiparallel correlation of the transversal dipole moments in the short range as well as superstructures are detected. Additional AFM and calorimetric investigations are performed. The results of B-3 and B-4 phases prove the existence of dielectric reorientation. Therefore, both modifications cannot be regarded as "ordinary" solids. The existence of the B-8 phase was confirmed.