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Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Radical Liquid Crystals Showing Ferroelectricity

Yoshiaki Uchida Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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Rui Tamura Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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Naohiko Ikuma Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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Jun Yamauchi Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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Yoshio Aoki Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama, 338-8570, Japan
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Hiroyuki Nohira Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama, 338-8570, Japan
Pages 158-169 | Received 03 Sep 2007, Accepted 27 Sep 2007, Published online: 20 Sep 2010

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