Two types of charge density wave domains spatially distributed like a uroko pattern (IMAGE)

National Institute for Materials Science, Japan

Two types of charge density wave domains spatially distributed like a uroko pattern

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Figure. Distribution of domains characterized by star-shaped and clover-shaped CDW structures observed within NbSe2. The domain distribution pattern somewhat resembles urokomon, a decorative motif resembling the scales of a fish or reptile often found in traditional Japanese art and crafts.

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Shunsuke Yoshizawa National Institute for Materials Science

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