Computer Simulations In Statistical Mechanics of Planar Lattice Models

Subhrajit Dutta

ISBN 10: 3838364090 / ISBN 13: 9783838364094

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jan 2011, 2011

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Neuware -We have performed extensive computer simulations in order to explore the equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics of planar (spatial dimension=2) lattice models representing nematic liquid crystal. The first part of our work deals with equilibrium Monte Carlo computer simulation study of the role of topological defects in the equilibrium Nematic to Isotropic phase transition associated with the Lebwohl- Lasher lattice model. We have studied the phase transition in details and evaluated the thermodynamic limit of transition temperature as well as the associated critical exponents using Finite Size Scaling analysis. The second part of our work deals with the studies related to the ordering dynamics of quenched planar uniaxial nematics represented by the Lebwohl-Lasher lattice model. First passage problem in phase ordering kinetics has also been studied. The entire work was submitted as thesis for obtaining Ph.D. degree of Dr. Subhrajit Dutta from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 132 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Computer Simulations In Statistical Mechanics of Planar Lattice Models
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Jan 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838364090
• ISBN 13: 9783838364094
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 8D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 8 millimeters depth
• Weight: 215 grams

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Synopsis

We have performed extensive computer simulations in order to explore the equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics of planar (spatial dimension=2) lattice models representing nematic liquid crystal. The first part of our work deals with equilibrium Monte Carlo computer simulation study of the role of topological defects in the equilibrium Nematic to Isotropic phase transition associated with the Lebwohl- Lasher lattice model. We have studied the phase transition in details and evaluated the thermodynamic limit of transition temperature as well as the associated critical exponents using Finite Size Scaling analysis. The second part of our work deals with the studies related to the ordering dynamics of quenched planar uniaxial nematics represented by the Lebwohl-Lasher lattice model. First passage problem in phase ordering kinetics has also been studied. The entire work was submitted as thesis for obtaining Ph.D. degree of Dr. Subhrajit Dutta from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

About the Author

Subhrajit Dutta after completing his M.Sc. from Jadavpur University (2002) engaged in research work in the field of soft condensed matter physics as a Senior Research Fellow of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India. He got his Ph.D.degree in the year of 2007 and presently engaged in undergraduate physics teaching in India.