The development of theory for flow and dynamic effects for nematic liquid crystals

Authors
Carlsson, T Leslie, FM
Citation
T. Carlsson et Fm. Leslie, The development of theory for flow and dynamic effects for nematic liquid crystals, LIQ CRYST, 26(9), 1999, pp. 1267-1280
Citations number
113
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
LIQUID CRYSTALS
ISSN journal
02678292 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
9
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1267 - 1280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0267-8292(199909)26:9<1267:TDOTFF>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Today studies of flow phenomena in nematic systems normally employ the so-c alled Leslie-Ericksen theory. This theory was formulated in its present for m in the 1960s, and it represents the culmination of theoretical developmen ts that essentially started at the beginning of this century. This article gives an account of the evolution of the theory.