Modelling nematohydrodynamics in liquid crystal devices
Geza Toth, Colin Denniston, J.M. Yeomans
TL;DR
This paper introduces a lattice Boltzmann algorithm to simulate nematohydrodynamics in liquid crystal devices, enabling analysis of flow effects on device switching.
Contribution
It presents a novel lattice Boltzmann method specifically designed for nematic liquid crystal hydrodynamics, advancing simulation capabilities.
Findings
Successfully models flow-driven switching in liquid crystal devices
Demonstrates the algorithm's effectiveness in practical device scenarios
Provides insights into flow effects on liquid crystal behavior
Abstract
We formulate a lattice Boltzmann algorithm which solves the hydrodynamic equations of motion for nematic liquid crystals. The applicability of the approach is demonstrated by presenting results for two liquid crystal devices where flow has an important role to play in the switching.
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