On a new topology in the phase diagram of biaxial nematic liquid crystals

We describe new topologies in the phase diagrams involving biaxial nematic liquid crystals. We find that a direct isotropic-biaxial nematic phase transition is possible. Our results show that three different biaxial nematic phases can occur. We outline how the novel phase diagrams could be detected...

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Published in:The Journal of chemical physics 2009-04, Vol.130 (14), p.141101-141101-4
Main Authors: Mukherjee, Prabir K., Sen, Kallol
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We describe new topologies in the phase diagrams involving biaxial nematic liquid crystals. We find that a direct isotropic-biaxial nematic phase transition is possible. Our results show that three different biaxial nematic phases can occur. We outline how the novel phase diagrams could be detected experimentally.
ISSN:0021-9606
1089-7690
DOI:10.1063/1.3117925