The Halperin-Lubensky-Ma argument on the nature of the liquid-crystalline nematic-to-smectic A phase transition: what we have learnt from experiments over the past 50 years | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
The Halperin-Lubensky-Ma argument on the nature of the liquid-crystalline nematic-to-smectic A phase transition: what we have learnt from experiments over the past 50 years
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The nematic-to-smectic A phase transition is crucial for liquid-crystalline materials.
Findings over the last 50 years highlight critical aspects of this transition.
Observational data has provided a deeper understanding of the phase behavior.
The implications of these studies are vital for applications in display technologies.