Abstract
We propose here a molecular theory of liquid crystals based on well-known theory of classical liquids. The method of calculation involves the simultaneous solution of two coupled nonlinear integral equations. The one- and two-particle distribution functions are obtained, as are order parameters as functions of density and temperature. The results are compared with those of mean-field calculations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 713-720 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1975 |
| Externally published | Yes |