Abstract
Theoretical results are derived in this article for possible domain wall solutions for smectic C liquid crystals confined to a concentric circular cylindrical geometry in the presence of an azimuthal magnetic field. A rich variety of solutions can be constructed via a phase plane analysis for the governing equilibrium equation. General solutions are derived from this procedure which allow new solutions to be identified and interpreted in novel terms for both smectic C and nematic liquid crystals. As the magnetic field strength B increases, two critical values Bc1 and Bc2 may occur where the solution may change some of its properties. Domain wall widths are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 105-113 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics |
| Volume | 119 |
| Issue number | 1-3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2004 |
Keywords
- liquid crystals
- smectic
- nematic
- cylindrical geometry
- domain wall