Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 51, Numéro C7, Décembre 1990
International Workshop on Geometry and Interfaces
Page(s) C7-189 - C7-195
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1990719
International Workshop on Geometry and Interfaces

J. Phys. Colloques 51 (1990) C7-189-C7-195

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1990719

LANDAU THEORY OF THE LAMELLAR-TO-CUBIC PHASE TRANSITION

W. HELFRICH and H. RENNSCHUH

Fachbereich Physik, Freie Universität Berlin, Arnimallee 14, D-1000 Berlin 33, F.R.G.


Abstract
A Landau theory of the lamellar-to-cubic phase transition of lipid bilayers in water is developed. The preference for the infinite periodic minimal surfaces G, D and P is explained and preliminary criteria for the selection of one of them are given.



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