Topological Physics Illustrated in the Laboratory.

Rosenbaum, T. F.; Stein, D. L.

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ERIC Number: EJ241203

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Feb

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Topological Physics Illustrated in the Laboratory.

Rosenbaum, T. F.; Stein, D. L.

American Journal of Physics, v49 n2 p128-33 Feb 1981

Topological ideas can be used to predict a variety of textures and defects in condensed matter systems under certain conditions. This article describes one means of creating and observing textures in liquid crystals which exhibit a rich variety of such textures. The results of these observations are presented. (Author/SK)

Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Molecular Structure, Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Thermodynamics, Topology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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