Effects of flexoelectricity and weak anchoring on a Freedericksz transition cell

Authors

E. Mema, New Jersey Institute of Technology
L. Kondic, New Jersey Institute of Technology
L. J. Cummings, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-5-2017

Abstract

We consider a mathematical model that consists of a nematic liquid crystal layer sandwiched between two parallel bounding plates, across which an external field is applied. We investigate how the number and type of solutions for the director orientation within the layer change as the field strength, anchoring conditions, and material properties of the nematic liquid crystal layer vary. In particular, we focus on how the inclusion of flexoelectric effects alters the Freedericksz and saturation thresholds.

Identifier

85010301209 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Physical Review E

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.95.012701

e-ISSN

24700053

ISSN

24700045

PubMed ID

28208326

Issue

1

Volume

95

Grant

DMS-1211713

Fund Ref

National Science Foundation

Recommended Citation

Mema, E.; Kondic, L.; and Cummings, L. J., "Effects of flexoelectricity and weak anchoring on a Freedericksz transition cell" (2017). Faculty Publications. 9811.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/9811