A generalized density-modulated twist-splay-bend phase of banana-shaped particles
The so-called twist-bend and splay-bend nematic liquid crystal phases are important concepts for studying bent-core mesogens. Chiappini et al. use a theory/simulation approach to suggest that the transition proceed via a twist-splay-bend phase which may be obscured by density modulations.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-22413-8 |