Issue
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 47, Number C3, Juillet 1986
International Workshop on Aperiodic Crystals
Page(s) C3-125 - C3-134
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1986312
International Workshop on Aperiodic Crystals

J. Phys. Colloques 47 (1986) C3-125-C3-134

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1986312

LOCAL ISOMORPHISM, LANDAU THEORY, AND MATCHING RULES IN QUASICRYSTALS

D. LEVINE

Department of Physics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. PA 19104, U.S.A.


Résumé
On discute quelques différences entre les quasicristaux et les cristaux ordinaires. Les conséquences physiques d'isomorphisme local et des règles d'accordement sont présentées.


Abstract
Several issues which occur in quasicrystals but which are absent in ordinary crystals are discussed. The physics involved in the ideas of local isomorphism and matching rules is illustrated.