Alfred Saupe – 50 Years of Research

Abstract

In this commemorative article the major scientific achievements of Alfred Saupe are discussed. These comprise those which are clearly associated with his name and made him famous, and some important issues where his fundamental involvements are rather less apparent. Emphasis is put on his lasting impact on the liquid crystal field.

Keywords:

• Maier–Saupe theory
• liquid crystal NMR
• lyotropic liquid crystals
• biaxial nematics
• lasting impact
• Alfred Saupe