Abstract
This article considers the dynamics of smectic A liquid crystals subjected to Poiseuille flow.
Linearised governing equations are constructed using a recent dynamic theory for SmecticA[36]. These equations are solved analytically and the consequent solutions are then calculated for some typical experimental data in order to determine the explicit flow behaviour. Stability of flow and layer structure solutions are proved. Results show how theresponse time for small perturbations to the smectic layers depends upon the permeation
constant and the layer compression modulus.
Linearised governing equations are constructed using a recent dynamic theory for SmecticA[36]. These equations are solved analytically and the consequent solutions are then calculated for some typical experimental data in order to determine the explicit flow behaviour. Stability of flow and layer structure solutions are proved. Results show how theresponse time for small perturbations to the smectic layers depends upon the permeation
constant and the layer compression modulus.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1961-1970 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | International Journal of Engineering Science |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 12 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |