Controlling surface defect valence in colloids
Controlling surface defect valence in colloids
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DOI:
10.1103/physrevlett.100.197802
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发表时间:
2008-05-16
影响因子:
8.6
通讯作者:
Zannoni, C.
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作者:
Skacej, G.;Zannoni, C.
We perform large-scale Monte Carlo simulations of orientational ordering in nematic shells and study the type and position of topological defects when an external electric field (homogeneous or quadrupolar) is applied. The field-induced variation of the defect number (and strength) can be used to change the valence of colloidal particles coated with a nematic layer.