Theory of the Blue Phase of Cholesteric Liquid Crystals

S. Meiboom, James P. Sethna, P. W. Anderson, and W. F. Brinkman
Phys. Rev. Lett. 46, 1216 – Published 4 May 1981; Erratum Phys. Rev. Lett. 46, 1656 (1981)
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Abstract

We present a theory of the cholesteric blue phase, assuming a first-order cholesteric-isotropic transition. We show, on the basis of the Oseen-Frank elasticity equations, that the planar helix structure, generally associated with the cholesteric phase, becomes unstable at temperatures near the transition point. It transforms into a phase characterized by a network of disclination lines.

  • Received 9 February 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.46.1216

©1981 American Physical Society

Erratum

Theory of the Blue Phase of Cholesteric Liquid Crystals.

S. Meiboom, James P. Sethna, P. W. Anderson, and W. F. Brinkman
Phys. Rev. Lett. 46, 1656 (1981)

Authors & Affiliations

S. Meiboom

  • Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974

James P. Sethna

  • Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

P. W. Anderson

  • Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, and Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974

W. F. Brinkman

  • Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974

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Vol. 46, Iss. 18 — 4 May 1981

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