The effect of replacing a benzene ring with a saturated six-membered ring on the mesomorphic properties of 4,4′-disubstituted diphenyldiacetylenes

Mary E. Neubert Corresponding author Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-2001, USA

Sandra S. Keast Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-2001, USA

Julie M. Kim Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-2001, USA

Kyle J. Miller Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-2001, USA

Rachel M. Murray Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-2001, USA

Aaron G. Norton Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-2001, USA

Raj A. Shenoy Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-2001, USA

Margaret E. Walsh Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242-2001, USA

Rolfe G. Petschek Physics Department, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7079, USA

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