AC

(~10 - 100 Hz, V < 10 V, distance between electrodes: ~1 mm)

Chains of colloidal particles in AC electric field have been discovered for one century. More patterns were observed recently.

Formation of bands

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phases inside bands

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straight bands // E

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Only formed by PS particles

Zigzag bands, E perpendicular to bands

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Bands formed under mechanical oscillation??

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