Geometry and nonlinear evolution equations

We briefly review the nonlinear dynamics of diverse physical systems which can be described in terms of moving curves and surfaces. The interesting connections that exist between the underlying differential geometry of these systems and the corresponding nonlinear partial differential equations are highlighted by considering classic examples such as the motion of a vortex filament in a fluid and the dynamics of a spin chain. The association of the dynamics of a non-stretching curve with a hierarchy of completely integrable soliton-supporting equations is discussed. The application of the surface embeddability approach is shown to be useful in obtaining such connections as well as exact solutions of some nonlinear systems such as the Belavin-Polyakov equation and the inhomogeneous Heisenberg chain.     

A principle in dynamic coarse graining–Onsager principle and its applications

Dynamic coarse graining is a procedure to map a dynamical system with large degrees of freedom to a system with smaller degrees of freedom by properly choosing coarse grained variables. This procedure has been conducted mainly by empiricisms. In this paper, I will discuss a theoretical principle which may be useful for this procedure. I will discuss how to choose coarse grained variables (or slow variables), and how to set up their evolution equations. To this end, I will review the classical example of dynamic coarse graining, i.e., the Brownian motion theory, and show a variational principle for the evolution of the slow variables. The principle, called the Onsager principle, is useful not only to derive the evolution equations, but also to solve the problems.     

Paraelectric--ferroelectric interface dynamics induced by latent heat transfer and irreversibility of ferroelectric phase transitions

The temperature gradients that arise in the paraelectric--ferroelectric interface dynamics induced by the latent heat transfer are studied from the point of view that a ferroelectric phase transition is a stationary, thermal-electric coupled transport process. The local entropy production is derived for a ferroelectric phase transition system from the Gibbs equation. Three types of regions in the system are described well by using the Onsager relations and the principle of minimum entropy production. The theoretical results coincides with the experimental ones.     

Matrix Algebras in Non-Hermitian Quantum Mechanics

In principle, non-Hermitian quantum equations of motion can be formulated using as a starting point either the Heisenberg's or the Schrödinger's picture of quantum dynamics. Here it is shown in both cases how to map the algebra of commutators, defining the time evolution in terms of a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian, onto a non-Hamiltonian algebra with a Hermitian Hamiltonian. The logic behind such a derivation is reversible, so that any Hermitian Hamiltonian can be used in the formulation of non-Hermitian dynamics through a suitable algebra of generalized (non-Hamiltonian) commutators.
These results provide a general structure (a template) for non-Hermitian equations of motion to be used in the computer simulation of open quantum systems dynamics.     

Onsager relations for transport in inhomogeneous media

The nonlinear equations that describe transport in inhomogeneous media cannot be obtained by a straightforward extension of the known phenomenological equations for homogeneous media. One cannot therefore asserta priori that the Onsager reciprocity relations remain valid. Previously the correct equations have been obtained for three special models using kinetic theory. It is here shown that in these models the Onsager relations do indeed hold, provided that they are formulated with care.     

An inverse problem in analytical dynamics

This paper presents an inverse problem in analytical dynamics. The inverse problem is to construct the Lagrangian when the integrals of a system are given. Firstly, the differential equations are obtained by using the time derivative of the integrals. Secondly, the differential equations can be written in the Lagrange equations under certain conditions and the Lagrangian can be obtained. Finally, two examples are given to illustrate the application of the result.     

Theory of quantum fluctuations and the Onsager relations

A microscopic model is constructed within the theory of normal fluctuations for quantum systems, yielding an irreversible dynamics satisfying the Onsager relations. The property of return to equilibrium and the principle of minimal entropy production are proved.     

Low-frequency molecular dynamics studied by spin-lock field cycling imaging

Spin-lock adiabatic field cycling imaging (SLOAFI) relaxometry was shown to be a useful technique for obtaining a fast study of spin-lattice relaxation dispersion in the rotating frame. The aim of the present article is to describe some technical aspects of the experiment in more detail, while showing simple examples that can be compared with laboratory frame relaxation. We also present here a general discussion of the equations for an off-resonance experiment used to analyze low-frequency molecular dynamics.     

The role of primary and secondary delays in the effective resonance frequency of acoustically interacting microbubbles

Acoustically excited microbubbles (MBs) are known to be nonlinear oscillators with complex dynamics. This has enabled their use in a wide range of applications from medicine to industry and underwater acoustics. To better utilize their potential in applications and possibly invent new ones a comprehensive understanding of their dynamics is required. In this work, we explore the effect of bubble-bubble interactions on the resonance frequency of MB suspensions. MBs oscillate in response to an external acoustic wave and since bubbles in a cluster are at different locations compared to the excitation source, they are excited at different times. In this work we refer to these delays as primary delays. Interactions between the scattered pressure fields from adjacent bubbles have also been shown to alter the dynamics of MBs that exist within clusters. These secondary waves generated by MBs reach MBs in their proximity at different times that depend on their spatial location in the cluster. Here we refer to these delays as secondary delays. Inclusion of the secondary delays modifies the class of the differential equations governing the oscillations of interacting MBs in a cluster from ordinary differential equations to neutral delay differential equations. Previous work has not considered the all the delays associated with the bubble distances when modeling the interactions between bubbles. In this work we investigate the effect of both the primary and secondary delays on the effective resonance frequency of MB clusters. It is shown that primary delays cause spreading the resonance frequency of identical MBs within a range where the closest MB to the acoustic source exhibits the lowest resonance frequency and the furthest MB resonates at the highest frequency. This range has been shown to be up to 0.12 MHz for the examples investigated in this work. The effect of secondary delays is shown to be very significant. In the absence of secondary delays, the ordinary differential equation model predicts a decrease of up to 26% in the resonance frequency of 4 identical interacting MBs as the inter-bubble distances are decreased. However, we show that inclusion of the secondary delays result in the increase of the resonance frequency of MBs if they are situated close to each other. This increase is shown to be significant and for the case of 4 identical interacting MBs we show an increase of 58% in the resonance frequency.     

Comparative studies of open qubit via Bloch equation and master equation of Redfield form

In this paper, we investigate the dynamics of an open qubit model by solving two sets of its reduced dynamical equations. One set of the equations is the well-known Bloch equations and the other is the widely investigated master equations of Redfield form. Both of them are obtained from the perturbation approximation which demands the system of interest weakly coupled to its environment. It is shown that the qubit has a longer decoherence and relaxiation time as the dynamics is described by the Redfield equantions.     

Variational properties of irreversible processes

The thermodynamic integral principle, equivalent to the Onsager theory of irreversible thermodynamics, is analyzed in detail for a purely dissipative system. Different reformulations of the principle are also given together with the derivation of the corresponding Euler—Lagrange equations. One of them, the dual field formulation, is of special interest: It is an exact variational principle in terms of the intensive parameters and their dual fields introduced in place of the thermodynamic current densities. Finally, the possibility of deducing variational statements in terms of volume and surface dissipation functionals is discussed.     

转动系统相对论性Birkhoff动力学的基本理论

建立转动系统相对论性Birkhoff动力学的基本理论,给出其Birkhoff函数和Birkhoff函数组、Pfaff作用量、Pfaff-Birkhoff原理、Pfaff-Birkhoff-D’Alembert原理,以及Birkhoff方程.并研究转动系统相对论性Lagrange力学、Hamilton力学与转动系统相对论性Birkhoff动力学之间的关系,证明完整保守、完整非保守转动相对论系统都可纳入转动相对论Birkhoff系统 关键词： 转动系统 相对论 Birkhoff动力学 变分原理     

Vibration of a two-member open frame

The dynamics of a two-member open frame structure undergoing both in- and out-of-plane motion is examined. The frames are modelled using the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and are further generalized by permitting an arbitrary angle between the beams and the attachment of a payload at the end of the second beam. The equations of motion are derived using Hamilton's principle and the orthogonality conditions are presented. It is shown that the in- and out-of-plane motions can be decoupled by including the axial deformation components in the assumed displacement fields. The natural frequencies of the system and the contribution of each member into the system potential energy are examined via numerical examples.     

精确Cosserat弹性杆动力学的分析力学方法

以脱氧核糖核酸和工程中的细长结构为背景, 大变形大范围运动的弹性杆动力学受到关注. 将分析力学方法运用到精确Cosserat弹性杆动力学, 旨在为前者拓展新的应用领域, 为后者提供新的研究方法. 基于平面截面假定, 在弯扭基础上再计及拉压和剪切变形形成精确Cosserat弹性杆模型. 用刚体运动的概念描述弹性杆的变形, 导出弹性杆变形和运动的几何关系; 在定义截面虚位移及其变分法则的基础上, 建立用矢量表达的d’Alembert-Lagrange原理, 在线性本构关系下化作分析力学形式, 并导出Lagrange方程和Nielsen方程, 定义正则变量后化作Hamilton正则方程; 对于只在端部受力的弹性杆静力学, 导出了将守恒量预先嵌入的Lagrange方程, 并讨论了其首次积分. 从弹性杆的d’Alembert-Lagrange原理导出积分变分原理, 在线性本构关系下化作Hamilton原理. 形成的分析力学方法使弹性杆的全部动力学方程具有统一的形式, 为弹性杆动力学的对称性和守恒量的研究及其数值计算铺平道路. 关键词： 精确Cosserat弹性杆 分析动力学方法 变分原理 Lagrange方程     

Quasi-variational principles of single flexible body dynamics and their applications

The reasons for studying single flexible body dynamics are that on one hand, it is the basis of flexible multi-body dynamics. If the theory of the single flexible body dynamics has been deeply studied, the theory of flexible multi-body dynamics will be researched easily. On the other hand, it has its unique and important applications. Quasi-variational principle of non-conservative single flexible body dynamics is established under the cross-link of particle rigid body mechanics and deformable body mechanics. Taking the interceptor as an example, this paper has explained the physical meaning of the quasi-stationary value condition of the quasi-variational principle in non-conservative single flexible body dynamics. Taking the launch of rocket as an example, it has illustrated the features of “one force for two effects” in a single flexible body dynamics. With an example of the extending flexible beam coupled with the spacecraft attitude, it has shown the transition from the single flexible body dynamics to the flexible multi-body dynamics. Finally, a number of related problems are discussed. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10272034), the Doctoral Education Foundation (Grant No. 20060217020), and the Natural Science Foundation of Harbin Engineering University (Grant No. HEUF04003)     

Phenomenological formulation of direct interparticle interaction in relativistic theory of gravitation

The general equations of relativistic dynamics of point masses in the post-Newtonian approximation and in the approximation of ultrarelativistic velocities are considered. The consequences of the weak principle of equivalence and its relation with the hypothesis of geodesics is studied. It is shown that, in the above approximations, the equations of motion reduce to the equations of Riemann geodesics.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 11, pp. 69–73, November, 1986.The authors thank K. A. Piragas for his attention to the study and R. P. Gaida, Yu. B. Klyuchkovskii, and V. I. Tret'yak for useful discussions.     

Electrorheology: Statics and dynamics

The interaction between nanoparticles and an electric field is explored from the electrorheological (ER) point of view, using variational formulations for both the static and dynamic characteristics. In the first part the static characteristics of the ER fluid, consisting of a dispersion of solid particles in a liquid, is detailed by using the spectral representation approach for the effective dielectric constant. Predictions concerning the ground state structure, yield stress, upper bounds on the ER effect are presented together with comparisons to experimental results. The giant ER effect, involving a different paradigm of permanent electric dipoles, is described phenomenologically. In the second part the ER fluid dynamics is formulated via the variational principle of Onsager. Predictions of the model are compared with experiments. It is shown that the phenomenon of the diminishing ER effect at high shear rates may be mitigated by the planar interdigital electrode configuration.     

Numerical representation of quantum states in the positive-P and Wigner representations

Numerical stochastic integration is a powerful tool for the investigation of quantum dynamics in interacting many-body systems. As with all numerical integration of differential equations, the initial conditions of the system being investigated must be specified. With application to quantum optics in mind, we show how various commonly considered quantum states can be numerically simulated by the use of widely available Gaussian and uniform random number generators. We note that the same methods can also be applied to computational studies of Bose–Einstein condensates, and give some examples of how this can be done.