Structural Transitions in Ferronematics under Electric and Magnetic Fields
摘要
Abstract
The present paper discusses the observations on structural transitions in ferronematics (FNs) based on the liquid crystal E7 doped with magnetic goethite nanoparticles. The dielectric properties of the prepared FNs have been investigated under the application of an orienting magnetic field and a DC biasing electric field. It was demonstrated that the addition of nanoparticles substantially influences the sensitivity of FNs to external magnetic fields.