We present a detailed computer simulation study of the formation and evolution of topological defects in thin biaxial nematic films. We have used the Straley generalized Hamiltonian and a wide range of biaxial parameters to generate and explore a variety of mesophases. The differences obtained for the various cases are analyzed for thin biaxial nematic films with random planar (Schlieren) surface alignment.
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On Defects in Biaxial Nematic Films with Random Planar Surface Alignment: A Monte Carlo Study
ZANNONI, CLAUDIO
2013
Abstract
We present a detailed computer simulation study of the formation and evolution of topological defects in thin biaxial nematic films. We have used the Straley generalized Hamiltonian and a wide range of biaxial parameters to generate and explore a variety of mesophases. The differences obtained for the various cases are analyzed for thin biaxial nematic films with random planar (Schlieren) surface alignment.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
