V-Shape Elastomer (IMAGE)

University of Pittsburgh

V-Shape Elastomer

Caption

The V-shape is magnetically programmed with a uniform orientation of the nematic director, along the horizontal axis in the movie. However, the different orientation of the arms of the "V" relative to this axis cause them to twist in opposite directions in response to ultraviolet light.

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James Waters/Balazs Lab

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