Melting of Wigner-like Lattice of Parallel Polarized Dipoles

Abstract

We show that a triangular lattice consisting of dipolar molecules pointing orthogonal to the plane undergoes a first-order defect melting transition.

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• Comparison of 2D melting criteria in a colloidal system

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