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Photo-isomerization induces pattern instability, labyrinth and foam textures

  • V. Odent
  • , I. Andrade-Silva
  • , M. G. Clerc
  • , D. Escaff

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Abstract

We study experimentally, theoretically and numerically photo-isomerization transition between a nematic and isotropic phases, induced by a Gaussian laser beam. The photo-isomerization transition causes transitory phenomenon as pattern instability, labyrinth and foam textures.

Original languageEnglish
JournalOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
StatePublished - 2014
EventSpecialty Optical Fibers, SOF 2014 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 27 Jul 201431 Jul 2014

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