Fluctuation-induced structural forces in nematic films

Authors
Ziherl, P Zumer, S Podgornik, R
Citation
P. Ziherl et al., Fluctuation-induced structural forces in nematic films, BRAZ J PHYS, 28(4), 1998, pp. 267-273
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
ISSN journal
01039733 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Pages
267 - 273
Database
ISI
SICI code
0103-9733(199812)28:4<267:FSFINF>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
In a brief review of the theory of pseudo-Casimir interaction in nematic li quid crystals, we describe long- and short-range fluctuation-induced forces in these materials and discuss the role of the anchoring strength in this context. We also analyze the pretransitional behavior of the interaction in the vicinity of the clearing point.