Continuum modelling of hybrid-aligned nematic liquid crystal cells: optical response and flexoelectricity-induced voltage shift

A continuum model is employed to study systematically the optical response of hybrid-aligned nematic (HAN) liquid crystal cells under the application of an external electric field. The influence of the flexoelectric effect is discussed for a large range of anchoring strengths at the homeotropic alig...

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