LIQUID-CRYSTAL DEFECTS IN A MAGNETIC-FIELD

Authors
RANGANATH GS
Citation
Gs. Ranganath, LIQUID-CRYSTAL DEFECTS IN A MAGNETIC-FIELD, International journal of modern physics b, 9(18-19), 1995, pp. 2439-2467
Citations number
47
Categorie Soggetti
Physics, Condensed Matter","Physycs, Mathematical","Physics, Applied
Journal title
International journal of modern physics b → ACNP
ISSN journal
02179792
Volume
9
Issue
18-19
Year of publication
1995
Pages
2439 - 2467
Database
ISI
SICI code
0217-9792(1995)9:18-19<2439:LDIAM>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
In a magnetic field, a liquid crystal exhibits many interesting defect configurations arising due to the diamagnetic anisotropy of the molec ules. In this article the structure and properties of some defect stat es, in the presence of a magnetic field, will be reviewed.