Czechoslovak Journal of Physics

, Volume 45, Issue 6, pp 503–507 | Cite as

Wedge-screw dispiration in nonchiral smectic O liquid crystals

  • L. Lejček
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Abstract

Using the approximative expression for the elastic energy density of the smectic O liquid crystal the elastic self-energy of (π, b)- and (3π, b)-wedge-screw dispirations is estimated. Using the elastic self-energy of (3π, b)-wedge-screw dispiration the stability of this defect is discussed.

Keywords

Energy Density Liquid Crystal Elastic Energy Approximative Expression Elastic Energy Density 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • L. Lejček
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  1. 1.Institute of PhysicsCzech Acad. Sci.Praha 8Czech Republic

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