On the orientational transition in liquid crystals

被引:12
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作者
Raich, J. C. [1 ]
Etters, R. D. [1 ]
Flax, L. [2 ]
机构
[1] Colorado State Univ, Dept Phys, Ft Collins, CO 80521 USA
[2] NASA, Lewis Res Ctr, Cleveland, OH 44135 USA
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D O I
10.1016/0009-2614(70)85201-0
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A current modal. which forms the basis for the molecular field treatments of the orientationat ordering of molecules in liquid crystals, is examined using a cluster variation method. It is found that no first-order transition occurs.
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页码:491 / 493
页数:3
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