Generalized Dynamics of Soft-Matter Quasicrystals: Mathematical Models and Solutions (Paperback, Softcover Repri)

A brief introduction to soft matter.- Soft-matter quasicrystals and their properties.- Elasticity and hydrodynamics of solid quasicrystals.- Generalized Langevin equation.- Equation of state of structured liquid.- Poisson bracket method and equations of motion of soft-matter quasicrystals.- Dynamics of soft-matter quasicrystals with 12-fold symmetry.- Dynamics of soft-matter quasicrystals with 18-fold symmetry.- Dynamics of possible 5- and 10-fold symmetrical soft-matter quasicrystals.- Dynamics of possible soft-matter quasicrystals 8-fold symmetry.- An application to smectic-A liquid crystals, dislocation and crack.- Conclusions and remarks.