Continuum theory of nematic liquid crystals subject to electromagnetic fields
- 1 December 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Journal of Mathematical Physics
- Vol. 20 (12) , 2671-2681
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.524032
Abstract
A continuum theory is presented for the nematic liquid crystals subject to electromagnetic interactions. Complete field equations, jump conditions, and constitutive equations are obtained. The thermodynamic restrictions are studied. The field equations obtained are employed to examine the problem of Fredericksz’ transition.Keywords
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