TY - JOUR
T1 - Theory of modulated phases in lipid bilayers and liquid crystal films
AU - Chen, C. M.
AU - MacKintosh, F. C.
PY - 1996
Y1 - 1996
N2 - We present a general theory for equilibrium-modulated phases of chiral and achiral bilayer membranes and liquid crystal films. Both bulk smectics as well as freely suspended films are considered. For flexoelectric systems, continuous structural phase transitions are predicted among square-lattice, hexagonal, and distorted two-dimensional modulated phases as a function of the applied electric field. It is also shown that only uniform flat phases are predicted for thin films. One-dimensional ripple phases and two-dimensional square-lattice phases can occur with increasing film thickness.
AB - We present a general theory for equilibrium-modulated phases of chiral and achiral bilayer membranes and liquid crystal films. Both bulk smectics as well as freely suspended films are considered. For flexoelectric systems, continuous structural phase transitions are predicted among square-lattice, hexagonal, and distorted two-dimensional modulated phases as a function of the applied electric field. It is also shown that only uniform flat phases are predicted for thin films. One-dimensional ripple phases and two-dimensional square-lattice phases can occur with increasing film thickness.
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U2 - 10.1103/PhysRevE.53.4933
DO - 10.1103/PhysRevE.53.4933
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0001391278
SN - 1063-651X
VL - 53
SP - 4933
EP - 4943
JO - Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
JF - Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
IS - 5
ER -