Nematic - Isotropic Transition in Porous Media - a Monte Carlo Study

K. Venu, V. S. S. Sastri, K. P. N. Murthy

Published 2001-06-23Version 1

We propose a lattice model to simulate the influence of porous medium on the Nematic - Isotropic transition of liquid crystal confined to the pores. The effects of pore size and pore connectivity are modelled through a disorder parameter. Monte Carlo calculations based on the model leads to results that compare well with experiments.