The dispersion relation on the Kerr constant ($K$) of a polymer-stabilized isotropic phase (PSIP) liquid-crystal (LC) composite is investigated. Our experimental results show that $K$ decreases as the wavelength (λ) increases. The single-band birefringence dispersion model is used to fit the λ$K$ values of the PSIP LC composite. Very good agreement between the experiment and physical model is obtained.

• Received 15 December 2010

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.83.041706