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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 12, Numéro 9, November 2002
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Page(s) | 221 - 225 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:20020399 |
J. Phys. IV France 12 (2002) Pr9-221
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:20020399
Spherical crystals
M.J. BowickPhysics Department, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-1130, U.S.A.
Abstract
The structure of condensed matter order may change when
the medium is curved. This is illustrated for the case of spherical
crystals formed by self-assembled colloidal beads on water droplets
in oil. Beyond a minimum crystal size novel grain boundary scars
proliferate in the ground state.
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