Cross-talk between topological defects in different fields revealed by nematic microfluidics [Applied Physical Sciences]

Topological defects are singularities in material fields that play a vital role across a range of systems: from cosmic microwave background polarization to superconductors and biological materials. Although topological defects and their mutual interactions have been extensively studied, little is known about the interplay between defects in different fields—especially when...

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