Study of some liquid crystalline fatty acid samples subjected to thermal neutron irradiation

This paper presents the effect of thermal neutrons irradiation on some properties of one of the most common long-chain fatty acids, found in combined form in natural animal and vegetable fats, the stearic acid, with role in the biological membrane. Microscopic aspect, electric current and optical properties under laser beam change by irradiation. These changes can offer information both for biology and technique.