Monte Carlo simulation of topological defects in the nematic liquid crystal matrix around a spherical colloid particle

Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics

Volumn 56, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 5561-5565

  Ruhwandl, R W ^a   Terentjev, E M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0000799286     PISSN: 1063651X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevE.56.5561     Document Type: Article

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