2 papers
cond-mat.soft2025
Hybrid Topological Defects in Ferroelectric Nematic Fluids
Shengzhu Yi, Chao Zhou, Zening Hong +6
We investigate the evolution of topological defects in polar fluids driven by discrete inversion symmetry-breaking acrossthe nematic-to-ferroelectric nematic phase transition. Usin…
cond-mat.soft2024
Half-integer Topological Defects Paired via String Micelles in Polar Liquids
Zhongjie Ma, Miao Jiang, Yaohao Song +7
Ferroelectric nematic (NF) liquid crystals present a compelling platform for exploring topological defects in polar fields, while their structural properties can be significantly a…