Abstract
We consider a twisted nematic liquid crystal confined by two parallel boundary plates. The nematic is subject to an in-plane magnetic field applied in a direction parallel to the plates. At the lower plate the director is strongly anchored so that the director twist is fixed. On the upper surface we introduce an easy direction for the director. Although the director prefers to align with the easy direction, the actual twist exhibited at the upper surface may differ from the easy direction twist. This is due to the competition between elastic, magnetic and anchoring effects. We examine and compare two surface energies that model the weak anchoring at the upper plate. For both energies, equilibrium twist profiles for the director within the sample have been obtained by minimizing the total free energy for the system.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
