Introduction To Anisotropy
AimsBefore you startIntroductionMechanical analogy of anisotropic responseAnisotropic thermal conductivityDerivation of the anisotropy ellipsoidAnisotropic electrical conductivityAnisotropic diffusionAnisotropic dielectric permittivityOptical anisotropy and the optical indicatrixLiquid crystalsSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Aims
On completion of this TLP you should:
- Understand the concept of anisotropy, and appreciate that the response (e.g. displacement) need not be parallel to the stimulus (e.g. force)
- Understand the nature of anisotropic behaviour in a range of properties, including electrical and thermal conductivity, diffusion, dielectric permittivity and refractive index, and be aware of a range of everyday examples
- Be familiar with the use of representation surfaces