Conference Proceedings

Mathematical modelling of nematicons and their interactions

CG Reimbert, AA Minzoni, BD Skuse, NF Smyth, TR Marchant, AL Worthy

2008 IEEE LEOS Winter Topical Meeting Series | IEEE | Published : 2008

Abstract

The mathematical modelling of guided wave (nematicon) propagation in liquid crystals is considered. Model equations are derived based on suitable trial functions in an averaged Lagrangian. These equations are used to model nematicon interactions. ©2008 British Crown Copyright.

University of Melbourne Researchers

Grants

Awarded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council


Funding Acknowledgements

This research was supported by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) under grant EP/C548612/1.