Random-field effects on the nematic–smectic-A phase transition due to silica aerosil particles

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

Volumn 55, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 2962-2968

  Zhou, B ^a   Iannacchione, G S ^a   Garland, C W ^a   Bellini, T ^b  

^a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge   (United States)

^b INFM   (Italy)

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EID: 0001752460     PISSN: 1063651X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevE.55.2962     Document Type: Article

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