Title of article
On Instability of a Bend Fr´eedericksz Configuration in Nematic Liquid Crystals
Author/Authors
D. Golovaty1، نويسنده , , L. K. Gross2 and S. I. Hariharan3، نويسنده , , E. C. Gartland، نويسنده , , Jr.4، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
دوهفته نامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2001
Pages
13
From page
391
To page
403
Abstract
In this paper we discuss the stability of a uniform Fr´eedericksz configuration in
highly anisotropic thin nematic films. We show that the Fr´eedericksz transition in a
bend geometry is at least two-dimensional, and it occurs at field strengths lower
than the known classical threshold.
Journal title
Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications
Serial Year
2001
Journal title
Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications
Record number
932499
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