On the Equilibria of the Extended Nematic Polymers under Elongational Flow
Abstract
We classify the equilibrium solutions of the Smoluchowski equation for dipolar (extended) rigid nematic polymers under imposed elongational flow. The Smoluchowski equation couples the Maier-Saupe short-range interaction, dipole-dipole interaction, and an external elongational flow. We show that all stable equilibria of rigid, dipolar rod dispersions under imposed uniaxial elongational flow field are axisymmetric. This finding of axisymmetry significantly simplifies any procedure of obtaining experimentally observable equilibria.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2007
- Source ID
- 10.1155/2007/36267
Entities
People
- Hong Zhou
- Hongyun Wang
- Lynda Wilson
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research