SWITCHING IN A SIMPLE BISTABLE NEMATIC CELL

This paper presents a theoretical examination of a nematic cell bounde d by bistable weakly anchored surfaces. Switching between the two resu ltant equilibrium states is achieved by means of an electric field. In setting up the problem we identify a parameter whose measurement is i mportant to the development of any device which relies upon weak ancho ring. The results of this work are discussed in relation to the measur ement of this constant.