Coupling between Curvature and Molecule/Particle Orientation in Soft Condensed Matter Systems
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Not only is condensed matter a very broad field, but it is also quite interdisciplinary. Biologist, chemists, physicists, engineers, and mathematicians all study condensed matter systems. While the scientists seek to understand these systems and explain how they work, engineers take up the task of developing devices and technology that implements these systems. LCD TVs are one great example of a benefit to society that is the product of the study of condensed matter systems.
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