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Random anisotropy nematic model: connection with experimental systems.

S Kralj1, V Popa-Nita

  • 1Laboratory of Physics of Complex Systems, Faculty of Education, University of Maribor, Koroska 160, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia. samo.kralj@uni-mb.si

The European Physical Journal. E, Soft Matter
|July 16, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study explores the phase behavior of nematic liquid crystals (LCs) with random anisotropy. Findings align with theoretical predictions for domain size and phase transition shifts in disordered LC systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Soft Matter Physics

Background:

  • Nematic liquid crystals (LCs) exhibit complex phase behavior influenced by anisotropy and disorder.
  • Understanding domain formation and phase transitions is crucial for LC applications.
  • Previous models often simplify the interplay between disorder and LC phases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically investigate the phase behavior of the continuum Random Anisotropy Nematic model.
  • To analyze domain-type pattern formation in distorted nematic liquid crystal phases.
  • To connect model parameters with physical quantities in confined LC systems.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical modeling of the Random Anisotropy Nematic system.
  • Mapping model parameters to physical quantities for LCs in Controlled-Pore Glasses and aerosil dispersions.

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  • Derivation of domain size dependence on disorder strength.
  • Estimation of temperature shifts for the paranematic-nematic phase transition.

    • Main Results:

    • A domain-type pattern is predicted in distorted nematic liquid crystal phases.
    • Domain size dependence on disorder strength is consistent with the Imry-Ma prediction.
    • Model estimates for phase transition temperature shifts and critical points are derived.

    Conclusions:

    • The Random Anisotropy Nematic model provides a framework for understanding disordered LC phases.
    • Theoretical predictions for domain formation and phase transitions align with experimental observations.
    • The study offers insights into LC behavior in confined geometries and dispersions.