5 papers
Geometry and relaxation dynamics of nematic loops
F. Aprile, A. J. H. Houston, G. Gonnella +3
Disclination lines in three-dimensional nematic liquid crystals generically form closed loops whose topology is classified by homotopy theory. While this classification successfull…
How Phase Coexistence affects the mechanical properties of heterogeneous 2D suspensions
Raul Molina-Prados Lallena, Jose Martin-Roca, Kristian Thijssen +3
Although numerical simulations of rheological measurements typically focus on homogeneous systems, heterogeneity can profoundly impact material properties. We report on the rheolog…
Spontaneous phase separation and pattern formation in a lyotropic nematic mixture
A. Bensabat, O. Skelton, J. Arlt +5
Lyotropic liquid crystals can display rich phase behaviour and self-organisation, yet the physical principles underlying their self-assembly into large scale patterns remains under…
MIPS is a Maxwell fluid with an extended and non-monotonic crossover
José MartÃn-Roca, Chantal Valeriani, Kristian Thijssen +2
Understanding the mechanical properties of active suspensions is crucial for their potential applications in materials engineering. Among the various phenomena in active matter tha…
Topological kicks enhance colloidal diffusivity in topological turbulence
Timofey Kozhukhov, Benjamin Loewe, Kristian Thijssen +1
Colloidal inclusions in nematic fluids induce topological defects that govern their dynamics. These defects create well-understood rheological behavior in passive nematics, but the…