Nematic colloids entangled by topological defects

Assembly of colloidal particles in nematic liquid crystals is governed by the symmetry of building blocks and type of defects in the liquid crystalline orientation. Particles in a nematic act as nucleation sites for topological defect structures that are homotopic to point defects. The tendency for...

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Main Authors: Ravnik, M, Zumer, S
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2009