Plane-Wave Propagation in Electromagnetic PQ MediumTwo basic classes of electromagnetic media, recently defined and labeled as those of P media and Q media, are generalized to define the class of PQ media. Plane wave propagation in the general PQ…Ismo V. Lindell·Aug 25, 2015SaveLearn
Polarizability Tensor Calculation: Induced Local Charge and Current DistributionsWe develop a semi-analytical approach to calculate the polarizability tensors of an arbitrary individual scatterer. The approach is based on the calculation of induced electric and/or magnetic dipole…Mohammad Yazdi, Mohammad Albooyeh, Nader Komjani et al.·Aug 25, 2015SaveLearn
Formulation and solutions of fractional continuously variable order mass spring damper systems controlled by viscoelastic and viscous-viscoelastic dampersThe article presents the formulation and a new approach to find analytic solutions for fractional continuously variable order dynamic models viz. Fractional continuously variable order mass-spring…S. Saha Ray, S. Sahoo, Shantanu Das·Aug 21, 2015SaveLearn
Low-Frequency Resonance in Strong HeterogeneityMultiple scattering of wave in strong heterogeneity can cause resonance-like wave anomaly where the signal exhibits low-frequency, high intensity, and slowly propagating wave packet velocity. For…Yinbin Liu·Aug 19, 2015SaveLearn
A Closed Form Solution for Reissner's Planar Finite-Strain Beam Using Jacobi Elliptical FunctionsIn the article we introduce an analytical solution for Reissner's large-deflection finite-strain planar beam subject to an end force and a bending moment. The solution is given in terms of Jacobi…Milan Batista·Aug 17, 2015SaveLearn
The Motion Of A Spring Released From Uniform Circular MotionA weak spring is connected at one end to a rotor turning at constant angular velocity. The spring extends to a stretched length as determined by the spring mass, rest length, spring constant, rotor…Thomas Dooling, Jeffrey Regester, Matthew Carnaghi et al.·Aug 17, 2015SaveLearn
About Radiation Reaction with Force ApproachThe difficulty of usual approach to radiation reaction is pointed out , and a possible approach based on the force acting to the charged particle which produces the acceleration itself, is presented.…Gustavo Lopez Velazquez·Aug 14, 2015SaveLearn
Self-amplification of solid friction in interleaved assembliesIt is nearly impossible to separate two interleaved phonebooks when held by their spines. A full understanding of this astonishing demonstration of solid friction in complex assemblies has remained…Hector Alarcon, Thomas Salez, Christophe Poulard et al.·Aug 13, 2015SaveLearn
Extend the explanation of transformation optics in metamaterial-modified wireless power transfer systemBased on rigorous scattering theory we establish a systematic methodology for research of metamaterial-modified current-carrying conductors, from which we mathematically demonstrate the explanation…Lin Zhu, Xudong Luo, Hongru Ma·Aug 10, 2015SaveLearn
A surface-scattering model satisfying energy conservation and reciprocityIn order for surface scattering models to be accurate they must necessarily satisfy energy conservation and reciprocity principles. Roughness scattering models based on Kirchoff's approximation…Karthik Sasihithlu, Nir Dahan, Jean-Paul Hugonin et al.·Aug 9, 2015SaveLearn
Classical power and energy relations for macroscopic dipolar continua derived from the microscopic Maxwell equationsPositive semi-definite expressions for the time-domain macroscopic energy density in passive, spatially nondispersive, dipolar continua are derived from the underlying microscopic Maxwell equations…Arthur D. Yaghjian·Aug 8, 2015SaveLearn
Acoustic radiation force and torque exerted on a small viscoelastic particle in an ideal fluidWe provide a detailed analysis on the acoustic radiation force and torque exerted on a homogeneous viscoelastic particle in the long-wave limit (the particle radius is much smaller than the incident…J. P. Leao-Neto, Glauber T. Silva·Aug 8, 2015SaveLearn
What is the force on a magnetic dipole?We show that attempts to modify the force on a magnetic dipole by introducing either hidden momentum or internal forces are not correct. The standard textbook result F=∇(· B) is…Jerrold Franklin·Aug 6, 2015SaveLearn
Derivation of the Paraxial Ray Equations in Three Conformal RepresentationsAcoustic rays can be described by null geodesics of a pseudo-Riemannian manifold. This allows for the immediate generalization of paraxial ray systems via geodesic deviation. The technique has…David Robert Bergman·Aug 5, 2015SaveLearn
Hidden Momentum in a moving CapacitorA very simple system like a parallel-plate capacitor reveals striking features when we examine the peculiar phenomena appearing when it is moving at low speed in different directions. Both hidden…Giovanni Asti·Aug 4, 2015SaveLearn
Broad-band acoustic hyperbolic metamaterialAcoustic metamaterials (AMMs) are engineered materials, made from subwavelength structures, that exhibit useful or unusual constitutive properties. There has been intense research interest in AMMs…Chen Shen, Yangbo Xie, Ni Sui et al.·Aug 3, 2015SaveLearn
Topological Dependence of Kepler's Third Law for Collisionless Periodic Three-Body Orbits with Vanishing Angular Momentum and Equal MassesWe present results of numerical calculations showing a three-body orbit's period's T dependence on its topology. This dependence is a simple linear one, when expressed in terms of…V. Dmitrašinović, Milovan Šuvakov·Jul 29, 2015SaveLearn
Radiation reaction from electromagnetic fields in the neighbourhood of a point chargeFrom the expression for the electromagnetic field in the neighborhood of a point charge we determine the rate of electromagnetic momentum flow, calculated using the Maxwell stress tensor, across a…Ashok K. Singal·Jul 27, 2015SaveLearn
Three arguable and interrelated concepts: point particle singularity, asymmetric action of EM on quantum wave functions, and the Left out restricted Lorentz gauge from U(1)We address three issues. i. The point particle assumption, inherent to non-quantum physics, is singular and entails divergent fields and integrals. ii. In quantum physics EM plays an asymmetric roll.…Yousef Sobouti·Jul 23, 2015SaveLearn
Dynamics of nonlinear excitations of helically confined chargesWe explore the long-time dynamics of a system of identical charged particles trapped on a closed helix. This system has recently been found to exhibit an unconventional deformation of the linear…A. V. Zampetaki, J. Stockhofe, P. Schmelcher·Jul 21, 2015SaveLearn
Where the Lorentz-Abraham-Dirac equation for the radiation reaction force fails, and why the "proofs" break downWe calculate the energy radiated coherently by a system of N charged non relativistic particles. It disagrees with the energy loss which is obtained if one employs the Lorentz Abraham Dirac (LAD)…Dieter Gromes·Jul 21, 2015SaveLearn
The External Magnetic Field Created by the Superposition of Identical Parallel Finite SolenoidsUsing superposition and numerical approximations of a published analytical expression for the magnetic field generated by a finite solenoid, we show that the magnetic field external to parallel…Melody Xuan Lim, Henry Greenside·Jul 17, 2015SaveLearn
Invariance of the Noether chargeSurprisingly, an interesting property of the Noether charge that it is by itself invariant under the corresponding symmetry transformation is never discussed in quantum field theory or classical…Z. K. Silagadze·Jul 17, 2015SaveLearn
Wave propagation in complex coordinatesWe investigate the analytic continuation of wave equations into the complex position plane. For the particular case of electromagnetic waves we provide a physical meaning for such an analytic…S. A. R. Horsley, C. G. King, T. G. Philbin·Jul 17, 2015SaveLearn
Near field radiative heat transfer between two nonlocal dielectricsWe explore in the present work the near-field radiative heat transfer between two semi-infinite parallel nonlocal dielectric planes by means of fluctuational electrodynamics. We use atheory for the…F Singer, Y Ezzahri, Karl Joulain·Jul 17, 2015SaveLearn