Photo-isomerization induces pattern instability, labyrinth and foam textures

V. Odent, I. Andrade-Silva, M. G. Clerc, Daniel Elias Escaff

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Abstract

We study experimentally and numerically photo-isomerization transition between a nematic and isotropic phases, induced by a Gaussian laser beam. The transition causes transitory phenomenon as pattern instability, labyrinth and foam textures.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2015
PublisherOSA - The Optical Society
ISBN (Print)9781467374750
StatePublished - 21 Jul 2014
EventEuropean Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2015 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 21 Jun 201525 Jun 2015

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Conference

ConferenceEuropean Quantum Electronics Conference, EQEC 2015
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period21/06/1525/06/15

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