Abstract
The stability of a hyperbolic disclination ring in a nematic liquid crystal is considered by extending the argument for a radial disclination ring due to Mori and Nakanishi. The ring configuration is indeed stable in the presence of the saddle-splay elasticity (characterized by [formula presented] The ring radius is estimated to be [formula presented] with [formula presented] being the core radius when [formula presented] where K is the Frank elastic constant in the one-constant approximation.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jul 29 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
- Mathematical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics and Astronomy(all)