Helfrich energy
= Helfrich energy
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The Helfrich energy of a fluid membrane combines surface tension with curvature elasticity. Without spontaneous curvature or a topological term,
$$
E=\int dS\left[\sigma+\frac{k_c}{2}(2H)^2\right].
$$
= Helfrich energy
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The Helfrich energy of a fluid membrane combines surface tension with curvature elasticity. Without spontaneous curvature or a topological term,
$$
E=\int dS\left[\sigma+\frac{k_c}{2}(2H)^2\right].
$$