The calculation of the elastic constants of nematics

The calculation of the elastic constants of nematics

A molecular model for nematics is proposed. Its elastic constants are calculated and the attendant approximations are discussed. The results are compared with those of existing models.

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:Liquid crystals 1987-01, Vol.2 (1), p.31-37
Hauptverfasser: Govers, E., Vertogen, G.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Online-Zugang:Volltext
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:A molecular model for nematics is proposed. Its elastic constants are calculated and the attendant approximations are discussed. The results are compared with those of existing models.
ISSN:0267-8292
1366-5855
DOI:10.1080/02678298708086635