Abstract
Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations have been carried out for simple models of liquid crystals. The results are compared with predictions of coarse-grained theories, based on Oseen-Frank orientational elasticity, Landau-de Gennes order tensor theory, and the Onsager density functional. A variety of inhomogeneous systems have been studied, including planar interfaces with containing walls, the equilibrium nematicisotropic interface, a disclination defect, and a colloidal suspension.
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Allen, M.P. (2001). Molecular Simulations and Theory of Planar Interfaces and Defects in Nematic Liquid Crystals. In: Lavrentovich, O.D., Pasini, P., Zannoni, C., Žumer, S. (eds) Defects in Liquid Crystals: Computer Simulations, Theory and Experiments. NATO Science Series, vol 43. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0512-8_5
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