Molecular theoretic study of Freedericksz transition : symmetry breaking of oblique axial order

• Autorzy: Kio M. , Torikai M. , Yamashita M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Freedericksz transition, which is usually analyzed by an elastic theory, is studied on the basis of statistical mechanical ground, where nematics with positive dielectric anisotropy in homogeneous anchoring cell is exposed to an electric field in the direction of wall normal. In low temperature region, an oblique axial symmetry breaking occurs, which is nothing but the Freedericksz transition. In high temperature and high field region, biaxial nematic phase with principal axis parallel to the field direction at interior area of the system is proved to appear. A phase diagram on the field versus temperature plane is obtained and compared with the one at a bulk with common biaxial symmetry, where both of electric and magnetic fields are applied in directions perpendicular to each other. In the latter, no symmetry breaking occurs, in contrast with the former case above-mentioned, and the reason why this difference occurs is elucidated.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

biaxial nematics; Freedericksz transition; symmetry breaking; oblique axial order

• Wydawca: Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich ; Polska Akademia Nauk ; Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego
• Czasopismo: Opto-Electronics Review
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 17, No. 1
• Strony: 8--15
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 25 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Kio M.

autor

Torikai M.

autor

Yamashita M.

• Department of Physics Engineering, Mie University, 1577 Kurimamachiya Str., Tsu 514-8507, Japan

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