Difference between revisions of "Kelvin's medium"
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U = C({\bf n}_{1}\cdot{\bf n}_{2}) | U = C({\bf n}_{1}\cdot{\bf n}_{2}) | ||
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| − | where <math>C</math> is an interaction constant, <math>\bf{n}_1</math>, <math>\bf{n}_2</math> are the unit vectors bound to the solids. The interaction torque | + | where <math>C</math> is an interaction constant, <math>\bf{n}_1</math>, <math>\bf{n}_2</math> are the unit vectors bound to the solids. The interaction torque has the form: |
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| − | {\bf M}_{1} = {\bf n}_{1}\times\frac{\partial U}{\partial {\bf n}_{1}} = | + | {\bf M}_{1} = {\bf n}_{1}\times\frac{\partial U}{\partial {\bf n}_{1}} = C({\bf n}_{1}\times{\bf n}_{2}) |
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| − | Then the motion equation of the k-th particle | + | Then the motion equation of the k-th particle is as follows: |
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J\ddot{\bf \phi}_{k} = C(({\bf n}_{k}\times{\bf n}_{k+1}) + ({\bf n}_{k}\times{\bf n}_{k-1})) | J\ddot{\bf \phi}_{k} = C(({\bf n}_{k}\times{\bf n}_{k+1}) + ({\bf n}_{k}\times{\bf n}_{k-1})) | ||
Revision as of 03:47, 30 May 2016
Kelvin's one-dimensional medium is a chain consisting of solids interacting via a pair torque potential. In this example, the solids are visualized by rods.
The solids interact via the torque potential:
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where is an interaction constant, , are the unit vectors bound to the solids. The interaction torque has the form:
Then the motion equation of the k-th particle is as follows:
