Theoretical studies of Freedericksz transitions in SmC liquid crystals

European Journal of Applied Mathematics

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 253-262

  Atkin, R J ^a   Stewart, I W ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0031503785     PISSN: 09567925     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s0956792597003094     Document Type: Article

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