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is to provide a place to discuss the optical textures of liquid crystals as they are viewed by polarized optical microscopy (POM). My intent is not only to show off the beauty of liquid crystals, but also to help researchers share tricks of the trade. Interpretation of LC textures is a major challenge, especially for novices to LC research. I hope that the pictures and discussions in this blog will help smooth the path for newcomers, who often face a daunting challenge when trying to enter the field.
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