Classification of topologically stable defects in ordered media

1 January 1977

journal article
Published by EDP Sciences in Journal de Physique Lettres

Vol. 38 (10) , 195-197
https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyslet:019770038010019500

Abstract

Topologically stable symmetry defects in ordered media can be classified by some homotopy groups. As an example we establish a complete classification of such defects for crystals

Keywords

CRYSTAL DEFECTS
NEMATIC LIQUID CRYSTALS
TOPOLOGICALLY STABLE DEFECTS
ORDERED MEDIA
SYMMETRY DEFECTS
HOMOTOPY GROUPS

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