An efficient Q-tensor-based algorithm for liquid crystal alignment away from defects

We develop a fast and accurate approximation of the normally stiff equations which minimize the Landau-de Gennes free energy of a nematic liquid crystal. The resulting equations are suitable for all configurations in which defects are not present, making them ideal for device simulation. Specificall...

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Main Authors: Daly, Keith R. (Author), D'Alessandro, Giampaolo (Author), Kaczmarek, Malgosia (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2010-09-16.
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