Books by Patrick (Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon Oswald

A reference for theoretical and experimental studies of advanced students and researchers in liquid crystals, condensed matter physics, and materials science.

Examines lamellar (smectic) and columnar liquid crystals, which, in addition to orientational order, possess 1D, 2D or 3D positional order. This volume illustrates physical concepts using methodically numerous experiments, theoretical developments, and diagrams. It is suitable for researchers in liquid crystals and materials science.

Liquid crystals allow us to perform experiments that provide insight into fundamental problems of modern physics, such as phase transitions, frustration, elasticity, hydrodynamics, defects, growth phenomena, and optics (linear and non linear). This book talks about liquid crystals. It is intended for students and researchers.