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A generalized density-modulated twist-splay-bend phase of banana-shaped particles

Authors :
Massimiliano Chiappini
Marjolein Dijkstra
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2021.

Abstract

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.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4f0ee48d8bed4e4981d381704aca0f85
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-22413-8