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Thermotropic and optical properties of chiral nematic polymers. [poly(. gamma. -benzyl L-glutamate)]

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OSTI ID:6932451
The thermotropic and optical properties of methacrylate copolymers and chemically modified poly(..gamma..-benzyl L-glutamate) were investigated as part of our effort to explore the optical applications of these materials. It was found that besides the commonly cited comonomer ratio, physical blending and annealing followed by quenching represent a new and more flexible means to tune the selective reflection wavelength. In the poly (..gamma..-benzyl L-glutamate) systems, it appears that the relatively high melt viscosity is capable of sustaining the cholesteric mesophase, generated by annealing and quenching, up to 100/degree/C. 22 refs., 8 figs.
Research Organization:
Rochester Univ., NY (USA). Lab. for Laser Energetics
DOE Contract Number:
FC08-85DP40200
OSTI ID:
6932451
Report Number(s):
DOE/DP/40200-76; CONF-880606-6; ON: DE88016987
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English