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The Freedericksz transition of planar oriented smectic C phases has been investigated experimentally. The optical picture of the effect observed under a polarizing microscope is described in detail. For a number of selected materials the threshold voltage and the switching times were measured. The experimental data were used to estimate the elastic constant and the rotational viscosity of smectic C phases. The experimental results are discussed and interpreted theoretically.
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