Compatibility and generalised conditional symmetries

It is shown that the determining equations for generalised conditional symmetries (GCSs) of order n, of an evolution equation of arbitrary order, can be found as a consequence of compatibility with an nth-order invariant surface condition. The compatibility technique is demonstrated on a second-order nonlinear diffusion–convection equation with absorption and used to find new GCSs of a linear diffusion equation with nonlinear source.     

Isotropic and anisotropic physical properties of quasicrystals

Since quasicrystals have positional and orientational long-range order, they are essentially anisotropic. However, the researches show that some physical properties of quasicrystals are isotropic. On the other hand, quasicrystals have additional phason degrees of freedom which can influence on their physical behaviours. To reveal the quasicrystal anisotropy, we investigate the quasicrystal elasticity and other physical properties, such as thermal expansion, piezoelectric and piezoresistance, for which one must consider the contributions of the phason field. The results indicate that: for the elastic properties, within linear phonon domain all quasicrystals are isotropic, and within nonlinear phonon domain the planar quasicrystals are still isotropic but the icosahedral quasicrystals are anisotropic. Moreover, the nonlinear elastic properties due to the coupling between phonons and phasons may reveal the anisotropic structure of QCs. For the other physical properties all quasicrystals behave like isotropic media except for piezoresistance properties of icosahedral quasicrystals due to the phason field.     

Plastic analysis of the crack problem in two-dimensional decagonal Al-Ni-Co quasicrystalline materials of point group 10,10

The fundamental plastic nature of the quasicrystalline materials remains an open problem due to its essential complicacy. By developing the proposed generalized cohesive force model, the plastic deformation of crack in point group 10, 10 decagonal quasicrystals is analysed strictly and systematically. The crack tip opening displacement （CTOD） and the size of the plastic zone around the crack tip are determined exactly. The quantity of the crack tip opening displacement can be used as a parameter of nonlinear fracture mechanics of quasicrystalline material. In addition, the present work may provide a way for the plastic analysis of quasicrystals.     

Plastic fracture of quasicrystals

Elasto-plastic crack solutions for some one- and two-dimensional quasicrystals have been found based on the generalized Dugdale–Barenblatt model. The size of the plastic zone and crack tip opening displacement are determined, from which a plastic fracture criterion for the materials is suggested.     

Magnetic backgrounds from generalised complex manifolds

The magnetic backgrounds that physically give rise to spacetime noncommutativity are generally treated using noncommutative geometry. In this paper we prove that also the theory of generalised complex manifolds contains the necessary elements to generate B-fields geometrically. As an example, the Poisson brackets of the Landau model (electric charges on a plane subject to an external, particularly applied magnetic field) are rederived using the techniques of generalised complex manifolds.     

Geometry of generalised nonlinear Schrödinger and Heisenberg ferromagnetic spin equations with linearly x-dependent coefficients

The integrable generalised nonlinear Schrödinger equation with linearly x-dependent coefficients is shown to be equivalent to the equation of motion of a generalised Heisenberg ferromagnet in the continuum limit. This is represented by the motion of a nonlinear string thereby clarifying its geometric structure. An (L?, Â) pair is constructed for this string and the eigenvalues have a simple time evolution. Although these flows are not isospectral they all satisfy the vanishing curvature condition $\text{Θ≡dΩ?Ω∧Ω=0}$.     

Fundamentals in generalized elasticity and dislocation theory of quasicrystals: Green tensor,dislocation key-formulas and dislocation loops

The present work provides fundamental quantities in generalized elasticity and dislocation theory of quasicrystals. In a clear and straightforward manner, the three-dimensional Green tensor of generalized elasticity theory and the extended displacement vector for an arbitrary extended force are derived. Next, in the framework of dislocation theory of quasicrystals, the solutions of the field equations for the extended displacement vector and the extended elastic distortion tensor are given; that is, the generalized Burgers equation for arbitrary sources and the generalized Mura–Willis formula, respectively. Moreover, important quantities of the theory of dislocations as the Eshelby stress tensor, Peach–Koehler force, stress function tensor and the interaction energy are derived for general dislocations. The application to dislocation loops gives rise to the generalized Burgers equation, where the displacement vector can be written as a sum of a line integral plus a purely geometric part. Finally, using the Green tensor, all other dislocation key-formulas for loops, known from the theory of anisotropic elasticity, like the Peach–Koehler stress formula, Mura–Willis equation, Volterra equation, stress function tensor and the interaction energy are derived for quasicrystals.     

The generalised Feynman integral

The Feynman integral is generalised so as to involve the fluctuations of vacuum, from this integral the generalised Schrödinger equation is derived and the energy spectrum for the Coulomb potential determined.     

Nonlinear elasticity of composite materials Landau coefficients in dispersions of spherical and cylindrical inclusions

We investigate the elastic properties of model composites, consisting in a dispersion of nonlinear (spherical or cylindrical) inhomogeneities into a linear solid matrix. Both phases are considered isotropic. Under the simplifying hypotheses of small deformation for the material body and of small volume fraction of the embedded phase, we develop a homogenization procedure based on the Eshelby theory, aimed at describing nonlinear features. We obtain the bulk and shear moduli and Landau coefficients of the overall material in terms of the elastic behavior of the constituents and of their volume fractions. The mixing laws for the nonlinear properties describe a complex scenario where possible strong amplifications of the nonlinearities may arise in some given conditions.     

A generalised mathematical model and analysis for integrated multi-channel vibration structure-control interaction systems

A generalised mathematical model and analysis for integrated multi-channel vibration control-structure interaction systems are developed. The governing equations describing the interactions between a generalised elastic structure and a multi-channel electromagnetic excitation and control system are derived. Based on these equations, the stability and dynamic response of the system are analysed. The introduction of an additional dynamic impedance matrix between structure and control system allows vibration structure-control interaction mechanisms to be investigated. The generalised theory provides a basis to measure exactly the dynamic parameters of the structure negating any influence of the excitation and control system. It also allows the design of a more effective control system taking into account the interactions of the control system with structural motions and vice versa. To illustrate the general formulations developed and their applications, simple one- and two-channel systems are investigated using non-dimensional parameters.     

Non-homogeneous random walks, generalised master equations, fractional Fokker-Planck equations, and the generalised Kramers-Moyal expansion

A generalised random walk scheme for random walks in an arbitrary external potential field is investigated. From this concept which accounts for the symmetry breaking of homogeneity through the external field, a generalised master equation is constructed. For long-tailed transfer distance or waiting time distributions we show that this generalised master equation is the genesis of apparently different fractional Fokker-Planck equations discussed in literature. On this basis, we introduce a generalisation of the Kramers-Moyal expansion for broad jump length distributions that combines multiples of both ordinary and fractional spatial derivatives. However, it is shown that the nature of the drift term is not changed through the existence of anomalous transport statistics, and thus to first order, an external potential Φ(x) feeds back on the probability density function W through the classical term ∝/ x (x)W(x, t), i.e., even for Lévy flights, there exists a linear infinitesimal generator that accounts for the response to an external field. Received 30 June 2000 and Received in final form 12 November 2000     

Noncommutative differential geometry, and the matrix representations of generalised algebras

The underly ing algebra I or a noncummutative geometry is taken to be a matrix algebra, and the set of derivatives the ad joint of a subset of traceless matrices. This is sufficient to calculate the dual 1-forms, and show that the space of 1-firms is at free module over the algebra of matrices. The concept of a generalised algebra is delined and it is shown that this is required in order for the space of 2-forms to exist, The exterior derivative is generalised for higher-order forms and these are also shown to he free modules over the matrix algebra. Examples of mappings that preserve the differential Structure are peen, Also giken are four examples of matrix generalised algebras, and the corresponding noncommutntive geometries, including the cases where the generalised algebra corresponds to a representation of a Lie algebra or a q-deformed algebra.     

Lattice model for translational and rotational motions based on generalised diffusion equations: I. General formalism

A simple lattice model based on generalised diffusion equations and Gaussian statistics, aimed at describing diffusive translational and rotational motions, is presented. It is shown that it allows the generation of correlation functions relevant to spectroscopic techniques that are very similar to those experimentally observed in a large variety of complex systems. For some ranges of values of the model parameters, these functions, which can be expressed in closed mathematical forms, can be approximately represented by the sum of two exponentials or by “stretched" exponentials. Received 17 September 1999 and Received in final form 10 February 2000     

Radiating stars with generalised Vaidya atmospheres

We model the gravitational behaviour of a radiating star when the exterior geometry is the generalised Vaidya spacetime. The interior matter distribution is shear-free and undergoing radial heat flow. The exterior energy momentum tensor is a superposition of a null fluid and a string fluid. An analysis of the junction conditions at the stellar surface shows that the pressure at the boundary depends on the interior heat flux and the exterior string density. The results for a relativistic radiating star undergoing nonadiabatic collapse are obtained as a special case. For a particular model we demonstrate that the radiating fluid sphere collapses without the appearance of the horizon at the boundary.     

A generalised model of hydrogen diffusion in metals with multiple trap types

Continuum modelling of hydrogen diffusion in metals, which accounts for both trapping and an imposed force field, is revisited. A generalised model of hydrogen diffusion and trapping is developed as a continuous interpretation of the discrete random-walk theory. A system of nonlinear equations describing the phenomenon of diffusion with multiple types of traps is derived without the assumption of a local equilibrium among hydrogen populations in dissimilar positions. Lattice-trap interchange kinetics can degenerate into local equilibrium as a limit case. Moreover, certain terms in general equations may be negligible in specific situations. By removing these terms, known particularised models of hydrogen diffusion and trapping are recovered. Determining the terms, which are disregarded in reduced models, enables a straightforward assessment of the applicability of these models. The advantages and limitations of particularised models applied to hydrogen embrittlement analyses are discussed.     

On non-singular generalised dynamical formalisms

This work shows that a certain class of classical dynamical formalisms, characterised by non-singular Lie structures more general than the usual (Poisson) one, are derivable from ordinary constrained dynamical formalisms. As a consequence, the Lie brackets considered are special cases of suitably chosen Dirac brackets. Both unconstrained and constrained generalised dynamical formalisms are considered. The relations of our results with the problem of constructing classical analogues of generalised quantum systems are stressed.     

A Dugdale–Barenblatt model for a strip with a semi-infinite crack embedded in decagonal quasicrystals

The present study is to determine the solution of a strip with a semi-infinite crack embedded in decagonal quasicrystals, which transforms a physically and mathematically daunting problem. Then cohesive forces are incorporated into a plastic strip in the elastic body for nonlinear deformation. By superposing the two linear elastic fields, one is evaluated with internal loadings and the other with cohesive forces, the problem is treated in Dugdale-Barenblatt manner. A simple but yet rigorous version of the complex analysis theory is employed here, which involves conformal mapping technique. The analytical approach leads to the establishment of a few equations, which allows the exact calculation of the size of cohesive force zone and the most important physical quantity in crack theory: stress intensity factor. The analytical results of the present study may be used as the basis of fracture theory of decagonal quasicrystals.     

The existence of generalised self-dual Chern-Simons vortices

We establish the existence and uniqueness of radially symmetric self-dual topological vortices in thep=2 members of the hierarchies of (generalised) Chern-Simons Higgs and Abelian Higgs models. We also obtain all possible symmetric nontopological vortices in the Chern-Simons model characterised by an additional parameter governing the decay rates of the fields.Supported in part by CEC under grant HCM-ERBCHRXCT930362.Supported in part by NSF under grant DMS-9400243.     

The modelling of integrated optical power splitters and switches based on generalised Mach–Zehnder devices

Integrated power splitters and switches are useful components in optical communication systems and optical integrated circuits. They have the advantages of robustness, ease of fabrication and low excess loss. In this paper a new matrix model for configurable power splitters based on the generalised Mach–Zehnder principle is presented. The model is then extended to encompass also the design of a class of optical switch.