2012 Small World In Motion Competition

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Honorable Mention

2012 Small World In Motion Competition

A flowing liquid crystal, powered by weak gradients of molecular orientation and temperature

Dr. Oleg D. Lavrentovich

Affiliation
Kent State University
Liquid Crystal Institute
Kent, Ohio, USA
Technique
Polarized Light
Magnifaction
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This entry shows the fluid dynamics of liquid crystals. It is accompanied by changing colors resulting from shifts in the molecular orientation of the flowing liquid. Liquid crystals are now popular in TVs, laptops and other electronics.