Quantitative analysis of the x-ray diffraction intensities of undulated smectic phases in bent-core liquid crystals (original) (raw)

This research explores the quantitative analysis of x-ray diffraction intensities in undulated smectic phases of bent-core liquid crystals, focusing on a simplified methodology that overcomes the cumbersome procedures previously utilized. The findings detail the structural characteristics and modulation of these phases, corroborated by experimental data from several compounds, yielding insights into their layered organization and emphasizing the importance of intensity in structural interpretation.