Ranganath, G. S. (1980) Attraction between two like half singularities in nematic liquid crystals Proceedings of the International Liquid Crystals Conference, Bangalore . pp. 219-222.
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Abstract
It is shown that a three dimensional distortion midway between two like half singularities results in an attractive interaction between them, ending in a bound state. The theory appears to account for the experimental observations of Nehring and Saupe as well as those of Cladis and Kleman.
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