Characterization of Variant Phase Transitions in Smectic-C* Liquid Crystals by Computer Simulation

Martin, Stephen
2009-04-08
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Characterization of Variant Phase Transitions in Smectic-C* Liquid Crystals by Computer Simulation

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2009-04-08

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Recent experiments have identified a smooth transition from smectic-C*[alpha1] to smectic-C*[alpha2] in mixtures of some liquid crystalline compounds. However, phenomenological theories implementing only short-range interactions have predicted the intervention of smectic-C*[FI2] in this transition. Using a parameterized free-energy model, this smooth transition in smectic-C*[alpha] is rationalized by variation of three interaction parameters independently in a computer simulation. A phase diagram characterizing the results of our simulation is presented.

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Additional contributors: LiDong Pan, Shun Wang, and C. C. Huang (faculty mentor), School of Physics and Astronomy

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This research was supported by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).

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Martin, Stephen. (2009). Characterization of Variant Phase Transitions in Smectic-C* Liquid Crystals by Computer Simulation. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49061.

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