Comparative Study on Tensor and Vector Approaches for 3D-FEM Numerical Simulator

  • Published : 2007.08.27

Abstract

We report our study on the implementation of Q tensor approach into three-dimensional finite element method (FEM) numerical solver. The comparative simulation results demonstrated the possibility of a different director configuration in between Q tensor method and vector method. The comparative study confirmed that Q Tensor implementation is more appropriate for OCB analysis than the vector method.

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