Abstract
We have found an unusual and unexpected link between micro- (nematic director) and macro- (velocity) fields in nematodynamics, which exhibits itself in extended defects of a new type. In particular, we have shown that black lines (BLs) observed in electroconvection of a homeotropically aligned nematic layer are simultaneously Bloch's domain walls for the director field and lines of zero velocity intersecting a roll pattern for the convection. A detailed experimental study revealing the fine structure of BLs and their point defects is presented.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 022701 |
Journal | Physical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics |
Volume | 83 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 7 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
- Statistics and Probability
- Condensed Matter Physics