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A regularity criterion for the nematic liquid crystal flows. (English) Zbl 1191.82112

Summary: A logarithmically improved regularity criterion for the 3D nematic liquid crystal flows is established.

MSC:

82D30 Statistical mechanics of random media, disordered materials (including liquid crystals and spin glasses)
76A15 Liquid crystals

Keywords:

liquid crystal
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