Nematic and Cholesteric Liquid Crystals: Concepts and Physical Properties Illustrated by ExperimentsCRC Press, 28 févr. 2005 - 648 pages Liquid crystals allow us to perform experiments that provide insight into fundamental problems of modern physics, such as phase transitions, frustration, elasticity, hydrodynamics, defects, growth phenomena, and optics (linear and non linear). This excellent volume meets the need for an up-to-date text on liquid crystals.Nematic and Cholesteric Liq |
Table des matières
Preface to the English edition | 3 |
OVERVIEW | 5 |
MESOPHASES WITH AN ORIENTATIONAL ORDER | 64 |
Back Cover | 597 |
Autres éditions - Tout afficher
Nematic and Cholesteric Liquid Crystals: Concepts and Physical Properties ... Patrick Oswald,Pawel Pieranski Aucun aperçu disponible - 2019 |
Expressions et termes fréquents
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