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Method of computing the alignment angles of the optical axis of an LC in an external electric field

G.V. Simonenko, V.I. Tsoi, D.A. Yakovlev

Saratov State University, Department of Optics

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Pages: 88-91.

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Abstract:
The article proposes an efficient computational technique for finding the orientation angles of the optical axis of a liquid crystal in an external electric field. This technique is suitable for various boundary conditions in liquid crystal cells.

Citation:
Simonenko GV, Tsoı VI, Yakovlev DA. Method of computing the alignment angles of the optical axis of an LC in an external electric field. Computer Optics 2001; 21: 88-91.

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