Suitable for graduate students, whatever their scientific background, this book introduces the basic continuum theory for nematic liquid crystals in equilibria, then proceeds to simple application of this theory. There is a discussion of electrical and magnetic field effects.
Introduction. Static Theory of Nematics. Applications of Static Theory of Nematics. Dynamic Theory of Nematics. Applications of Dynamic Theory of Nematics. Theory of Smectic C Liquid Crystals. Appendices.