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J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 40, Numéro C3, Avril 1979
7ème Congrès International sur les Cristaux Liquides
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| Page(s) | C3-423 - C3-432 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1979385 | |
7ème Congrès International sur les Cristaux Liquides
J. Phys. Colloques 40 (1979) C3-423-C3-432
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1979385
Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 02138, U.S.A.
J. Phys. Colloques 40 (1979) C3-423-C3-432
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1979385
AMPHIPHILIC MOLECULES AND LIQUID CRYSTALS
P. S. PERSHANDivision of Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 02138, U.S.A.
Abstract
A brief description of the essential features of amphiphillic molecules will be presented. This will be followed by a discussion of specific physical phenomena and their relation to a number of contemporary research areas. Foremost amongst these is the possible application of amphiphillic monolayers to the physics of two-dimensional systems. Specific experimental and theoretical examples will largely be drawn from studies of synthetic phosphatidylcholine (e.g., lecithin) type lipids. Recent experimental results from Our laboratory will be mentioned.