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The lattice version of the Maier-Saupe model of a nematic liquid crystal, in which all molecules are restricted to be on a simple-cubic lattice with periodic boundary conditions and to interact only with their nearest neighbors through the interaction energy E₈₉=- (32{cos^2}₈₉-12), is investigated using a Monte Carlo technique. The lattice is found to undergo a first-order phase transition at kT=0. 8900. 005 with a spontaneous order of 〈P₂ (cos) 〉=0. 330. 04 at the transition.
Lebwohl et al. (Sat,) studied this question.