The Landau-de Gennes Theory of Liquid Crystal Phase Transitions

1975 ◽  
pp. 143-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Sheng ◽  
E. B. Priestley
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transitions ◽  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Crystal Phase ◽  
Liquid Crystal Phase ◽  
Gennes Theory

scholarly journals Liquid crystal phase transitions in suspensions of mineral colloids: new life from old roots

2013 ◽  
Vol 371 (1988) ◽  
pp. 20120263 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. N. W. Lekkerkerker ◽  
G. J. Vroege
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transitions ◽  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Colloidal Suspensions ◽  
Crystal Phase ◽  
Liquid Crystal Phase ◽  
Future Developments ◽  
Mineral Particles ◽  
Crystal Phases ◽  
Liquid Crystal Phases

A review is given of the field of mineral colloidal liquid crystals : liquid crystal phases formed by individual mineral particles within colloidal suspensions. Starting from their discovery in the 1920s, we discuss developments on the levels of both fundamentals and applications. We conclude by highlighting some promising results from recent years, which may point the way towards future developments.

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