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Elasticity of polydomain liquid crystal elastomers

John S. Biggins, M. Warner, Kaushik Bhattacharya

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids · 2012 · 109 citations · 40 references

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Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsElastomeric PolymersLiquid Crystal MaterialsLiquid CrystalsPolymer PhysicsSoft MaterialsViscoelastic BehaviorElastomeric MaterialsLiquid Crystal ElasticityLiquid Crystal Elastomers

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