Exact anisotropic sphere with polytropic equation of state

We study static spherically symmetric spacetime to describe compact objects with anisotropic matter distribution. We express the system of Einstein field equations as a new system of differential equations using a coordinate transformation, and then write the system in another form with polytropic equation of state and obtain two classes of exact models. The models satisfy all major physical features expected in a realistic star. For polytropic index n?=?2, we obtain expressions for mass and density which are comparable with the reported experimental observations.     

Charged anisotropic matter with quadratic equation of state

We extend the work of Thirukkanesh and Maharaj (Class Quantum Gravity 25:235001, 2007) by considering quadratic equation of state for the matter distribution to study the general situation of a compact relativistic body. Presence of electromagnetic field and anisotropy in the pressure are also assumed. Some new classes of static spherically symmetrical models of relativistic stars are obtained. All the results given in Thirukkanesh and Maharaj (Class Quantum Gravity 25:235001, 2007) and there in can also be recovered as a particular case of our work.     

Regular models with quadratic equation of state

We provide new exact solutions to the Einstein–Maxwell system of equations which are physically reasonable. The spacetime is static and spherically symmetric with a charged matter distribution. We utilise an equation of state which is quadratic relating the radial pressure to the energy density. Earlier models, with linear and quadratic equations of state, are shown to be contained in our general class of solutions. The new solutions to the Einstein–Maxwell are found in terms of elementary functions. A physical analysis of the matter and electromagnetic variables indicates that the model is well behaved and regular. In particular there is no singularity in the proper charge density at the stellar centre unlike earlier anisotropic models in the presence of the electromagnetic field.     

New stellar models generated using a quadratic equation of state

In the present era, there has been a great demand of cost-effective, biodegradable, flexible and wearable electronics which may open the gate to many applications like flexible displays, RFID tags, health monitoring devices, etc. Due to the versatile nature of plastic substrates, they have been extensively used in packaging, printing, etc. However, the fabrication of electronic devices requires specially prepared substrates with high quality surfaces, chemical compositions and solutions to the related fabrication issues along with its non-biodegradable nature. Therefore, in this report, a cost-effective, biodegradable cellulose paper as an alternative dielectric substrate material for the fabrication of flexible field effect transistor (FET) is presented. The graphite and liquid phase exfoliated graphene have been used as the material for the realisation of source, drain and channel on cellulose paper substrate for its comparative analysis. The mobility of fabricated FETs was calculated to be \(83\,\hbox {cm}^{2}/\hbox {V}\,\hbox {s}\) (holes) and \(33\,\hbox {cm}^{2}/\hbox {V}\,\hbox {s}\) (electrons) for graphite FET and \(100\,\hbox {cm}^{2}/\hbox {V}\,\hbox {s}\) (holes) and \(52\,\hbox {cm}^{2}/\hbox {V}\,\hbox {s}\) (electrons) for graphene FET, respectively. The output characteristic of the device demonstrates the linear behaviour and a comprehensive increase in conductance as a function of gate voltages. The fabricated FETs may be used for strain sensing, health care monitoring devices, human motion detection, etc.     

Generalized isothermal models with strange equation of state

We consider the linear equation of state for matter distributions that may be applied to strange stars with quark matter. In our general approach the compact relativistic body allows for anisotropic pressures in the presence of the electromagnetic field. New exact solutions are found to the Einstein-Maxwell system. A particular case is shown to be regular at the stellar centre. In the isotropic limit we regain the general relativistic isothermal Universe. We show that the mass corresponds to the values obtained previously for quark stars when anisotropy and charge are present.      

New exact solutions to the generalized KdV equation with generalized evolution

In this paper, by using a transformation and an application of Fan subequation, we study a class of generalized Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) equation with generalized evolution. As a result, more types of exact solutions to the generalized KdV equation with generalized evolution are obtained, which include more general single-hump solitons, multihump solitons, kink solutions and Jacobian elliptic function solutions with double periods.     

An equation of state for anisotropic solids under shock loading

An anisotropic equation of state is proposed for accurate extrapolation of high-pressure shock Hugoniot states to other thermodynamics states for shocked single crystals and polycrystalline alloys. The proposed equation of state represents mathematical and physical generalization of the Mie-Grüneisen equation of state for isotropic material and reduces to this equation in the limit of isotropy. Using an anisotropic nonlinear continuum framework and generalized decomposition of a stress tensor [Int. J. Plasticity 24, 140 (2008)], the shock waves propagation along arbitrary directions in anisotropic solids of any symmetry can be examined. The non-associated strength model includes the distortion effect of the yield surface which can be used to describe the anisotropic strength differential effect. A numerical calculation showed that the general pulse shape, Hugoniot Elastic Limits (HELs), and Hugoniot stress levels for aluminum alloy 7010-T6 agree with the experimental data. The results are presented and discussed, and future studies are outlined.     

A generalized quantum kinetic equation for models of relativistic nuclear dynamics

Zubarev’s method of non-equilibrium statistical operator is applied to problems of relativistic kinetic theory. Within this method, a generalized relativistic quantum kinetic equation for the relativistic Wigner function is derived with taking into account the drift term of the Vlasov type and the collision integral of the second order in particle interaction. It is shown that this result holds as well for gauge invariant theories in the case of slowly changing fields. An advantage of the developed approach is exemplified by the consideration of relativistic nuclear matter within the Walecka and Nambu-Jona-Lasinio models. Typical relativistic effects like retardation, spin degrees of freedom and antiparticle evolution are taken into consideration.     

Steady state convergence acceleration of the generalized lattice Boltzmann equation with forcing term through preconditioning

Several applications exist in which lattice Boltzmann methods (LBM) are used to compute stationary states of fluid motions, particularly those driven or modulated by external forces. Standard LBM, being explicit time-marching in nature, requires a long time to attain steady state convergence, particularly at low Mach numbers due to the disparity in characteristic speeds of propagation of different quantities. In this paper, we present a preconditioned generalized lattice Boltzmann equation (GLBE) with forcing term to accelerate steady state convergence to flows driven by external forces. The use of multiple relaxation times in the GLBE allows enhancement of the numerical stability. Particular focus is given in preconditioning external forces, which can be spatially and temporally dependent. In particular, correct forms of moment projections of source/forcing terms are derived such that they recover preconditioned Navier–Stokes equations with non-uniform external forces. As an illustration, we solve an extended system with a preconditioned lattice kinetic equation for magnetic induction field at low magnetic Prandtl numbers, which imposes Lorentz forces on the flow of conducting fluids. Computational studies, particularly in three-dimensions, for canonical problems show that the number of time steps needed to reach steady state is reduced by orders of magnitude with preconditioning. In addition, the preconditioning approach resulted in significantly improved stability characteristics when compared with the corresponding single relaxation time formulation.     

Ising models with two- and three-spin interactions: Mean field equation of state

The Ising model with pair and triplet interactions on the triangular lattice is solved in the mean-field approximation. With a sufficiently strong triplet interaction two first-order transitions take place at low temperature, and at intermediate temperatures one transition, terminating in a critical point. For J₂ > 0.75J₃ only the latter transition remains.     

On the equivalence of generalized Langevin equation and generalized master equation

It is shown that the generalized Langevin equation derived by Mori is equivalent to the generalized master equation of Nakajima and Zwanzig. Both equations of motion are related, just in the same way as Heisenberg and Schrödinger picture are related.     

Effective dark energy equation of state in interacting dark energy models

In models where dark matter and dark energy interact non-minimally, the total amount of matter in a fixed comoving volume may vary from the time of recombination to the present time due to energy transfer between the two components. This implies that, in interacting dark energy models, the fractional matter density estimated using the cosmic microwave background assuming no interaction between dark matter and dark energy will in general be shifted with respect to its true value. This may result in an incorrect determination of the equation of state of dark energy if the interaction between dark matter and dark energy is not properly accounted for, even if the evolution of the Hubble parameter as a function of redshift is known with arbitrary precision. In this Letter we find an exact expression, as well as a simple analytical approximation, for the evolution of the effective equation of state of dark energy, assuming that the energy transfer rate between dark matter and dark energy is described by a simple two-parameter model. We also provide analytical examples where non-phantom interacting dark energy models mimic the background evolution and primary cosmic microwave background anisotropies of phantom dark energy models.     

Magnetized anisotropic cosmological models with varying Λ

Some anisotropic homogeneous cosmological models with electromagnetic field are obtained in presence of a perfect fluid. The source of the magnetic field is due to an electric current produced along the x-axis. Without assuming any ad hoc law, we obtain a cosmological constant as a decreasing function of time which is supported by results from recent supernovae Ia observations. The behaviour of the electromagnetic field tensor together with some physical aspects of the model are also discussed.     

Solution of the transport integral equation with anisotropic scattering

The paper deals with the solution of the integral equation for particle transport in homogeneous material systems having plane and spherical symmetry. Emphasis is put on the explicit inclusion of anisotropic scattering (higher Legendre components of the scattering kernel). The present approach is based on a generalization of the Integral Transform method. The solution is represented as an expansion with respect to analytical basis functions with coefficients satisfying a certain linear system. The determination of this linear system and its matrix elements in a form convenient for numerical purposes is the central point of the paper.     

On the generalized Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation with generalized evolution and variable coefficients

In this Letter, the existence of the solitary wave solution of the Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation with generalized evolution and time-dependent coefficients will be studied. We use the solitary wave ansätze-method to derive these solutions. A couple of conserved quantities are also computed. Moreover, some figures are plotted to see the effects of the coefficient functions on the propagation and asymptotic characteristics of the solitary waves.