The mean field model with P-2 theta(2) coupling for the smectic A-smectic C* phase transition in liquid crystals
PHASE TRANSITIONS, vol.66, pp.259-270, 1998 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 66
- Publication Date: 1998
- Doi Number: 10.1080/01411599808222126
- Journal Name: PHASE TRANSITIONS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.259-270
- Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Using mean field theory with a P(2)theta (2) coupling term in the free energy expansion, we calculate the polarization as a function of temperature for the smectic A-smectic C* phase transition in a liquid crystalline material. Our calculated polarization values are in good agreement with the experimental data.