The Equations of Motion for Nematics

The fluid dynamics of nematics is discussed in terms of an approach based upon Rayleigh's dissipation function. In this way the derivation of the equations of motion becomes quite transparent.

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Veröffentlicht in:Zeitschrift für Naturforschung. A, A journal of physical sciences A journal of physical sciences, 1983-12, Vol.38 (12), p.1273-1275
1. Verfasser: Vertogen, G.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The fluid dynamics of nematics is discussed in terms of an approach based upon Rayleigh's dissipation function. In this way the derivation of the equations of motion becomes quite transparent.
ISSN:0932-0784
1865-7109
DOI:10.1515/zna-1983-1201