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Topological defects in LCs. (A) Polarized light micrograph of a Schlieren texture characteristic of a micrometer-thick film of LC with a degenerate planar alignment. Arrows indicate the positions of topological defects. (B) Schematic illustrations of director profiles around topological defects of indicated strength (k). (A) Modified and reproduced with permission.50
