A finite-density calculation of the surface tension of isotropic-nematic interfaces
Journal Article
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· Journal of Physical Chemistry
- Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX (United States)
The surface tension of the isotropic-nematic interface in a fluid of intermediate-sized hard particles is studied and calculated. The transition from isotropic to nematic is fixed to occur in a continuous fashion by varying the biaxiality of the model particles. A reversal in the preferred orientation of the bulk nematic relative to the isotropic-nematic interface suggests an oblique orientation of the bulk nematic. 32 refs., 8 figs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 437082
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 96; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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