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J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 51, Numéro C7, Décembre 1990
International Workshop on Geometry and Interfaces
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| 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
Fachbereich Physik, Freie Universität Berlin, Arnimallee 14, D-1000 Berlin 33, F.R.G.
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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. RENNSCHUHFachbereich 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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