On the <i>in</i>existence of a “splay(-bend)” nematic phase
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Giorgio Cinacchi
(Departamento de Física Teórica de la Materia Condensada, Instituto de Física de la Materia Condensada (IFIMAC), Instituto de Ciencias de Materiales “Nicolás Cabrera” (INC), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco , E-28049 Madrid,)
Abstract
On the basis of the application of the (Onsager) second-virial density functional theory to an artificial system that is so designed as to be the best promoter of a “splay(-bend)” nematic phase, it is argued that this “modulated” nematic phase cannot exist.
Article Details
Journal
The Journal of Chemical Physics
Volume / Issue
Vol. 163, Issue 11
Published
September 21, 2025
ISSN
0021-9606
Publisher
American Institute of Physics
Journal Info
The Journal of Chemical Physics
American Institute of Physics
ISSN: 0021-9606 Physical Sciences
Authors (1)
G
Giorgio Cinacchi
Departamento de Física Teórica de la Materia Condensada, Instituto de Física de la Materia Condensada (IFIMAC), Instituto de Ciencias de Materiales “Nicolás Cabrera” (INC), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco , E-28049 Madrid,
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