Flow effect in director relaxation of bookshelf aligned smectic C liquid crystals

Woods, P. D., Stewart, I. W. and Mottram, N. J. (2004) Flow effect in director relaxation of bookshelf aligned smectic C liquid crystals. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 413(1), pp. 271-278. (doi: 10.1080/15421400490437088)

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Abstract

We present a theoretical investigation of the director orientation and induced flow in a ‘bookshelf’ aligned cell of smectic C liquid crystal. The director is shown to relax to equilibrium and induce a flow when a high magnitude electric field is suddenly removed.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Proceedings of the 19th International Liquid Crystals Conference
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Mottram, Professor Nigel
Authors: Woods, P. D., Stewart, I. W., and Mottram, N. J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics
Journal Name:Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals
Publisher:Taylor and Francis
ISSN:1542-1406
ISSN (Online):1563-5287
Published Online:07 January 2010
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