Asymptotic Nonlinearities in Smectics E.A. Brener
Dislocations in smectics
The elastic energy of smectics Equation of equilibrium
Green’s functions
the linear theory is valid Scaling relations For the linear theory is valid
transition takes place at Shear deformation far from the wall near the wall transition takes place at
Force applied along the z axis Far from the defect line one can neglect bending energy and displacement is At transition to the linear theory u~ takes place
Dislocations in smectics
Dislocations in smectics Linear theory (de Gennes) Nonlinear theory (Brener and Marchenko) At the result of the linear theory is recovered
Details of solution is the solution of the original 3rd order equation subject to the constraint is the solution of the original 3rd order equation
“Nonlinear” Green’s function In the linear approximation
Equation can be reduced to Details of solution Equation can be reduced to
Numerical solution of the equation
Strongly nonlinear regime,