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The effect of an axial magnetic field on the Poiseuille flow of nematicp-azoxyanisole (PAA) has been computed using the Ericksen-Leslie continuum theory. The apparent viscosity decreases appreciably in the presence of the magnetic field. Orientation and velocity profiles for different shear rates and magnetic fields are presented.
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Kini, U.D., Ranganath, G.S. Effect of an axial magnetic field on the Poiseuille flow of a nematic liquid crystal. Pramana - J. Phys 4, 19–24 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02852261
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