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Smectic layering: Landau theory for a complex-tensor order parameter

Composed of microscopic layers that stack along one direction while maintaining fluid-like positional disorder within layers, smectics are excellent systems for exploring topology, defects and geometric memory in complex confining geometries. However, the coexistence of crystalline-like characterist...

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Main Authors: Jack Paget, Una Alberti, Marco Mazza, Andrew Archer, Tyler Shendruk
Format: Default Article
Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/20358294.v1
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