Mesh-free simulation of complex LCD geometries

YAKUTOVICH, M. V., NEWTON, C. J. P. and CLEAVER, D. J. (2009). Mesh-free simulation of complex LCD geometries. Molecular crystals and liquid crystals, 502, 245-257.

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Abstract

We use a novel mesh-free simulation approach to study the post aligned bistable nematic (PABN) cell. By employing the Qian-Sheng formalism for liquid crystals along with a smooth representation of the surface posts, we have been able to identify two distinct stable configurations. The three-dimensional order field configurations of these states and their elastic free energies are consistent with both experimental results and previous simulation attempts. However, alternative states suggested in previous studies do not appear to remain stable when finite post curvature is considered.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	© 2009 Informa plc
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Materials and Engineering Research Institute > Modelling Research Centre > Materials Modelling group
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1080/15421400902854422
Page Range:	245-257
Depositing User:	Ann Betterton
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2009
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 13:34
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/881

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