Dynamics of a ±1/2 defect pair in a confined geometry: A thin hybrid aligned nematic cell*
Lu Li-Xiaa),b),c), Zhang Zhi-Dongc)†
       
Director field profile in an equilibrium state of a thin HAN cell with different cell gaps: (a) d = 13 ξ (pure HAN configuration) and (b) d = 5 ξ (eigenvalue exchange configuration).