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Topological transition from a hopfion to a toron via flexoelectric self-polarization in chiral liquid crystals

An American Physical Society journal article published 2025-10-01 reports research on topological transitions between hopfions and torons driven by flexoelectric self-polarization in chiral liquid crystals. The supplied excerpt includes only publisher and content type and provides no experimental or impact details.

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1/10
Global importance
2/10
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2/10
Positivity
5/10
Urgency
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The source documents primary research on topological behavior in chiral liquid crystals.

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