1st Edition
The Static and Dynamic Continuum Theory of Liquid Crystals A Mathematical Introduction
By Iain W. Stewart
Copyright 2004
372 Pages
by
CRC Press
372 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Given the widespread interest in macroscopic phenomena in liquid crystals, stemming from their applications in displays and devices. The need has arisen for a rigorous yet accessible text suitable for graduate students, whatever their scientific background. This book satisfies that need. The approach taken in this text, is to introduce the basic continuum theory for nematic liquid crystals in... Read more
Introduction. Static Theory of Nematics.. Applications of Static Theory of Nematics.. Dynamic Theory of Nematics. Applications of Dynamic Theory of Nematics. Theory of Smectics. Appendices.
Biography
Iain W. Stewart
