Microscale System To Study Frustration In Buckled Monolayers Of Microspheres
Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 20:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Physicists have demonstrated a simple system based on micron-sized spheres in water to study and control geometric frustration. Their research elucidates open questions about frustration and frustration relief and provides a new tool for scientists grappling with these issues in a variety of fields from magnetism to basic statistical mechanics.