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Multistable polymer stabilised cholesteric liquid crystal: exceeding reflection limit in visible region

Tianhao ZhangCenter for Molecular Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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Yuehua CongCenter for Molecular Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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Baoyan ZhangCenter for Molecular Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Wenzhi ZhaoCenter for Molecular Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
Pages 1778-1782 | Received 23 May 2014, Accepted 29 Jul 2014, Published online: 22 Aug 2014

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