On the fluctuation theory of De Gennes for nematics

E. Govers and G. Vertogen

Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 1987, vol. 141, issue 2, 625-630

Abstract: As a result of recent light scattering experiments the fluctuation theory of De Gennes has been subjected to a critical examination. It does not appear to be clear that the fluctuation theory should be expected to give a fully satisfactory description near the nematic-isotropic transition. Consequently an analysis of experimental data on the basis of this theory is questionable regarding the quantitative correctness of the results. This view is sustained experimentally.

Date: 1987
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DOI: 10.1016/0378-4371(87)90188-9

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