Liquid Crystal Lattice Models I. Bulk Systems
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Monte Carlo simulations of spin models for liquid crystal bulk systems are described. A concise description of second rank Lebwohl-Lasher models of various dimensionality and of models containing in addition interactions of first and fourth rank is provided. Biaxial lattice models are also briefly discussed.
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تاریخ انتشار 2000