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