Tuneable defect-curvature coupling and topological transitions in active shells
Ludwig A. Hoffmann, Livio Nicola Carenza, Luca Giomi
Abstract
Active liquid crystals use topology to create complex structures in curved geometries through mechanical coupling between topological defects and curvature. This links topological defects to morphogenetic events in biological development.
Topics & Concepts
Topology (electrical circuits)CurvatureContext (archaeology)Coupling (piping)Liquid crystalPolarTopological defectPhysicsToroidVortexMaterials scienceGeometryOpticsCondensed matter physicsMechanicsBiologyMathematicsPaleontologyAstronomyCombinatoricsPlasmaQuantum mechanicsMetallurgyMicro and Nano RoboticsNonlinear Dynamics and Pattern FormationCellular Mechanics and Interactions