摘要Static packing structures of two-dimensional granular chains are investigated experimentally. It is shown that the packing density approximates the saturation with the exponential law as the length of chain increases. The packing structures are globally disordered, while the local square crystallization is found by using the radial distribution function. This characteristic phase of chain packing is similar to a liquid crystal state, and has properties between a conventional liquid and solid crystal.
Abstract：Static packing structures of two-dimensional granular chains are investigated experimentally. It is shown that the packing density approximates the saturation with the exponential law as the length of chain increases. The packing structures are globally disordered, while the local square crystallization is found by using the radial distribution function. This characteristic phase of chain packing is similar to a liquid crystal state, and has properties between a conventional liquid and solid crystal.
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