Investigation of the phase transition at the nematic liquid crystal-wall interface with P4-interaction

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dc.contributor.authorKayacan O.
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-22T08:23:15Z
dc.date.available2024-07-22T08:23:15Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.description.abstractThe nematic-isotropic phase transition is investigated for a sample in the shape of a slab of thickness d, using a self-consistent model. The interacting potential is given by a sum of the direct interaction of a given nematic molecule with the substrate and of one with the other nematic molecules due to the presence of the limiting surface. The variation of second- and fourth-rank long-range order parameters with temperature is investigated. To describe the behaviour of second- and fourth-rank order parameters at the surfaces and its profile inside the sample, a model based on the Maier-Saupe model including P4 interaction is used. In conclusion, we show the existence of a boundary layer in which the second- and fourth-rank order parameters can be greater or smaller than the one in the bulk. © 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.DOI-ID10.1016/j.physa.2006.01.083
dc.identifier.issn03784371
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/19455
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.subjectBoundary layers
dc.subjectMathematical models
dc.subjectNematic liquid crystals
dc.subjectParameter estimation
dc.subjectSubstrates
dc.subjectSurface properties
dc.subjectThermal effects
dc.subjectMaier-Saupe models
dc.subjectNematic molecules
dc.subjectNematic-isotropic phase transition
dc.subjectSurface orders
dc.subjectPhase transitions
dc.titleInvestigation of the phase transition at the nematic liquid crystal-wall interface with P4-interaction
dc.typeArticle

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