Researchers have theoretically calculated the static and dynamical properties of the Cottrell clouds, which form around edge dislocations in liquid crystals of the smectic A variety. This work could help, for example, to improve the lubricating performance of such liquid crystals.
from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171011100713.htm
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