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Topological defects produce exotic mechanics in complex metamaterials

Anne S. Meeussen, Erdal C. Oğuz, Yair Shokef, Martin van Hecke

2020Nature Physics69 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Topics & Concepts

MetamaterialPhysicsTopology (electrical circuits)Topological defectString (physics)Mechanical systemTopological insulatorTopological orderDeformation (meteorology)Spin (aerodynamics)Theoretical physicsLeverage (statistics)Stress (linguistics)PhotonicsFrustrationFerromagnetismTopological Materials and PhenomenaAdvanced Materials and MechanicsQuasicrystal Structures and Properties