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.
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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.