Ul Islam, N., Mottram, N.J. and Elston, S.J. (1999) Stability of the formation of the chevron structure. Liquid Crystals, 26(7), pp. 1059-1065. (doi: 10.1080/026782999204417)
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Abstract
A simple model of the formation of the chevron structure and tilted layer structure in the smectic C liquid crystal phase from the bookshelf structure in the smectic A phase is considered. Energetic considerations of this system indicate that in the absence of layer pinning forces at the surface, a transition to the tilted structure is expected. However, combining the model with 'weak' surface positional anchoring effects allows the chevron structure to form.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Mottram, Professor Nigel |
Authors: | Ul Islam, N., Mottram, N.J., and Elston, S.J. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics |
Journal Name: | Liquid Crystals |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
ISSN: | 0267-8292 |
ISSN (Online): | 1366-5855 |
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