Molecular mechanics calculations are reported of structure/property correlations in some liquid crystals. An atom-atom intermolecular potential is used to calculate minimum energy configurations of pairs of mesogenic molecules. Observed effects of dipole-dipole association, twist sense in chiral nematics and properties of flexible nematogens are confirmed by the calculations. It is concluded that molecular mechanics can be a useful technique for predicting liquid-crystalline properties of potentially mesogenic molecules.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Wilson et al. (1989) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: