Thermodynamics of MacMillan’s liquid crystal model
Abstract
We study liquid crystal models with bulk free energy from the point of view of the second law of thermodynamics. We formulate these models as objective internal variable models. Examples of application are given for the de Gennes free energy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Liquid Crystal Research Advancements
Solidification and crystal growth phenomena
Elasticity and Material Modeling
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 617–640
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN