- Tytuł:
- Enhancement of Nematic Order of Liquid Crystals in Thin Cells
- Autorzy:
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Aswini, P.
Govind, A. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1489838.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2012-03
- Wydawca:
- Polska Akademia Nauk. Instytut Fizyki PAN
- Tematy:
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61.30.Gd
61.30.-v
64.70.mf - Opis:
- Experimental observations show that the nematic order parameter is significantly enhanced as the thickness of the cell is reduced. Calculations of earlier theories do not agree well with the experimental data. We propose a simple extension of Maier-Saupe theory to account for the enhancement. A molecule near the surface is assumed to feel the mean field potential (the Maier-Saupe type) and also the surface induced potential. This is included in the Maier-Saupe theory. Our calculations are in better agreement with the experimental data.
- Źródło:
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Acta Physica Polonica A; 2012, 121, 3; 625-627
0587-4246
1898-794X - Pojawia się w:
- Acta Physica Polonica A
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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