Tudor Stefan Ratiu, School of Mathematical Sciences, SJTU
2017.12.18 14:00-15:00
601 Pao Yue-Kong Library
I will present the variational structure of the ideal nematodynamics models due to Ericksen-Leslie and Eringen. Time permitting, I will also show how the Ericksen-Leslie model is included in the Eringen model, which used to be a subject of controversy for over two decades.