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The problem of transient patterns is generally addressed. Some general concepts and methods used in the problem of spinodal decomposition are discussed as a framework of reference. The formation of transient patterns in the Fréedericksz transition in nematics is considered using a Ginzburg-Landau formulation of stochastic nematodynamics. The stages of pattern formation are described by the dynamics of a structure factor and the late stages of pattern decay by domain wall dynamics.
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Miguel, M.S., Sagues, F. (1990). Transient Pattern Dynamics: General Concepts and the Freedericksz Transition in Nematics. In: Walgraef, D., Ghoniem, N.M. (eds) Patterns, Defects and Materials Instabilities. NATO ASI Series, vol 183. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-0593-1_4
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