Disclination

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A Disclination is a line defect in which rotational symmetry is violated.[1] In liquid crystals it is a defect in the orientation of director whereas a dislocation is a defect in positional order.[2]


  1. ^ M. Murayama, J. M. Howe, H. Hidaka, S. Takaki. Atomic-Level Observation of Disclination Dipoles in Mechanically Milled, Nanocrystalline Fe. Science 29 (2002) 2433. doi:10.1126/science.1067430
  2. ^ Barón, M. Definitions of basic terms relating to low-molar-mass and polymer liquid crystals. Pure Appl. Chem. 73 (2001) 845.
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