Multiple solutions in twisted nematic liquid crystal layers

DOI10.1007/S001610050067MaRDI QIDQ1371569zbMATH OpenOpenAlexFDO

Authors Nigel J. Mottram, S. J. Hogan

Publication date 28 October 1997

Published in Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics (Search for Journal in Brave)

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hysteresismultiple solutionsanalytical solutionscontinuum theorybiaxialityphase changesnumerical continuation package AUTO

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Liquid crystals (76A15) Statistical mechanics of random media, disordered materials (including liquid crystals and spin glasses) (82D30)

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