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Title: Biaxial nematic order induced by smectic fluctuations

Journal Article · · Physical Review E

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1103198
Journal Information:
Physical Review E, Journal Name: Physical Review E Vol. 86 Journal Issue: 2; ISSN 1539-3755
Publisher:
American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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Cited by: 4 works
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Short-range smectic order in bent-core nematic liquid crystals journal January 2010

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