Threshold and saturation properties of the field-induced twist cell with two parameters weak anchoring boundaries

• 来源期刊: 中国物理（英文版）
• 关键词: threshold field saturation field two-parameter formula nonzero pretilt angle
• 年，卷（期）: 2006,（5）
• 页码范围: 1041-1050
• 页数: 10页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

On the basis of two-parameter formula of weak surface coupling anchoring energy of nematic liquid crystals proposed by Zhao et al recently, the general torque equilibrium equation and boundary conditions of the director have been obtained and the threshold field as well as the saturation field of the field-induced twist cell have been analysed for three kinds of configurations, i.e. homogeneous, splay and Pi cells formed by different rubbing conditions and pretilt angles. The results indicated that the polar anchoring has no effect on the threshold field. It is determined only by the twist anchoring and pretilt angle. But, the polar anchoring and twist anchoring are coupling with each other and have a great influence on the saturation field. The formulae for calculating the threshold field and saturation field are given.These results will be very useful in understanding surface physics and the design of liquid crystal cells.