Deformation of crystals: Connections with statistical physics
We give a bird's-eye view of the plastic deformation of crystals aimed at the statistical
physics community, as well as a broad introduction to the statistical theories of forced rigid …
physics community, as well as a broad introduction to the statistical theories of forced rigid …
Helfrich-hurault elastic instabilities driven by geometrical frustration
The Helfrich-Hurault (HH) elastic instability is a well-known mechanism behind patterns that
form as a result of strain upon liquid crystal systems with periodic ground states. In the HH …
form as a result of strain upon liquid crystal systems with periodic ground states. In the HH …
Topology of orientational defects in confined smectic liquid crystals
We propose a general formalism to characterize orientational frustration of smectic liquid
crystals in confinement by interpreting the emerging networks of grain boundaries as objects …
crystals in confinement by interpreting the emerging networks of grain boundaries as objects …
Self-assembled asymmetric microlenses for four-dimensional visual imaging
Visual imaging that can extract three-dimensional (3D) space or polarization information on
the target is essential in broad sciences and technologies. The simultaneous acquisition of …
the target is essential in broad sciences and technologies. The simultaneous acquisition of …
Light‐activated liquid crystalline hierarchical architecture toward photonics
Hierarchical architectures are of vital importance in materials science and nanotechnology.
Among various building blocks, liquid crystals (LCs) have attracted particular attention due …
Among various building blocks, liquid crystals (LCs) have attracted particular attention due …
Topological fine structure of smectic grain boundaries and tetratic disclination lines within three-dimensional smectic liquid crystals
Observing and characterizing the complex ordering phenomena of liquid crystals subjected
to external constraints constitutes an ongoing challenge for chemists and physicists alike. To …
to external constraints constitutes an ongoing challenge for chemists and physicists alike. To …
Defect dynamics in active smectics induced by confining geometry and topology
The persistent dynamics in systems out of equilibrium, particularly those characterized by
annihilation and creation of topological defects, is known to involve complicated …
annihilation and creation of topological defects, is known to involve complicated …
Network topology of interlocked chiral particles
Self-assembly of chiral particles with an L-shape is explored by Monte-Carlo computer
simulations in two spatial dimensions. For sufficiently high packing densities in confinement …
simulations in two spatial dimensions. For sufficiently high packing densities in confinement …
Colloidal smectics in button-like confinements: Experiment and theory
R Wittmann, PA Monderkamp, J Xia, LBG Cortes… - Physical Review …, 2023 - APS
Liquid crystals can self-organize into a layered smectic phase. While the smectic layers are
typically straight, forming a lamellar pattern in bulk, external confinement may drastically …
typically straight, forming a lamellar pattern in bulk, external confinement may drastically …
CdSe quantum dots in chiral smectic C matrix: experimental evidence of smectic layer distortion by small and wide angle X-ray scattering and subsequent effect on …
DP Singh, R Visvanathan, AE Duncan… - Liquid …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
CdSe quantum dots (QDs) dispersed ferroelectric liquid crystal (FLC) has been subjected to
small and wide-angle X-ray scattering and atomic force microscopy to understand the …
small and wide-angle X-ray scattering and atomic force microscopy to understand the …