Soft Elasticity in Nematic Liquid-Crystal Networks

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dc.creatorMkhonta, Simiso K.
dc.creatorVernon, Dan
dc.creatorElder, K. R.
dc.creatorGrant, Martin
dc.date2008-06-20
dc.date2008-10-09
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T10:08:22Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T10:08:22Z
dc.descriptionLiquid-crystal networks consist of weakly crosslinked polymers that are coupled to liquid-crystal molecules. The resultant hybrid system has rich elastic properties. We develop a phase field model to describe mechanical properties of a hexagonal liquid-crystal network. The hexagonal liquid-crystal network is found to have soft shear deformations. The elastic properties are predicted analytically and confirmed with numerical simulations. In addition the model incorporates non-linear elasticity and dislocations or disclinations.
dc.description4 pages, 4 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0806.3445
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0806.3445
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/170968
dc.subjectSoft Condensed Matter
dc.subjectStatistical Mechanics
dc.titleSoft Elasticity in Nematic Liquid-Crystal Networks
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