Theoretical studies of Freedericksz transitions in SmC liquid crystals

被引:9
作者
Atkin, RJ [1 ]
Stewart, IW [1 ]
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[1] UNIV STRATHCLYDE,DEPT MATH,GLASGOW G1 1XH,LANARK,SCOTLAND
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10.1017/S0956792597003094
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O29 [应用数学];
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070104 ;
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We give a review of theoretical studies of Freedericksz transitions in smectic C liquid crystals due to the application of magnetic and electric fields. The relevance of these results and their connection with experimentation is also discussed.
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页码:253 / 262
页数:10
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