Static light scattering and electric field-induced Kerr measurements were performed above the nematic-isotropic phase transition of a terminal-lateral Show moreStatic light scattering and electric field-induced Kerr measurements were performed above the nematic-isotropic phase transition of a terminal-lateral-lateral-terminal negative Poisson ratio trimer. For both measurements the inverse susceptibility was observed to be nearly linear with temperature, a result inconsistent with our previously reported Kerr data [Phys. Rev. E 58, 2041 (1998)]. Appropriate bibliographic citation and notice of the APS copyright must be included- "Kang D., Mahajan M.P., Zhang S., Petschek R.G., Rosenblatt C., He C., Liu P., Griffin A.C., Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics 60:4 B, 4980-4982 (1999). Copyright 1999 by the American Physical Society." Show less