Figure 1
From: Liquid crystal-based reconfigurable antenna for 5G millimeter-wave

The relationship between the orientation vector of the LC molecule and the applied electric field: (a) the LC molecule’s director; (b) alignment of the LC bulk without a bias voltage (V = 0); (c) with a bias voltage (0 < V < Vmax); and (d) with a saturation voltage (V ≥ Vmax).