A new refined theory of plates with transverse shear deformation for moderately thick and thick platesIn this paper we propose a new refined shear deformation plate theory which possesses a series of desirable features, the most salient of which are as follows: (i) The loads, which are generally…Jose Miguel Martinez Valle·Jan 21, 2015SaveLearn
Relativistic Lagrangians for the Lorentz-Dirac equationWe present two types of relativistic Lagrangians for the Lorentz-Dirac equation written in terms of an arbitrary world-line parameter. One of the Lagrangians contains an exponential damping function…Shinichi Deguchi, Kunihiko Nakano, Takafumi Suzuki·Jan 19, 2015SaveLearn
Some Aspects of Wave and Quantum Approaches at Description of Movement of Twisted LightThe existence of twisted light may be inferred from modern quantum concepts and experimental data. These waves possess energy, impulse and angular momentum. However, the Maxwell's…Yuriy A. Portnov·Jan 18, 2015SaveLearn
A Simple Model for Long-Range Interacting PendulaWe show that the Hamiltonian mean field (HMF) model describes the equilibrium behavior of a system of long pendula with flat bobs that are coupled through long-range interactions (charged or self…Owen Myers, Adrian Del Maestro, Junru Wu et al.·Jan 16, 2015SaveLearn
Rotating saddle trap as Foucault's pendulumOne of the many surprising results found in the mechanics of rotating systems is the stabilization of a particle in a rapidly rotating planar saddle potential. Besides the counterintuitive…Oleg N. Kirillov, Mark Levi·Jan 15, 2015SaveLearn
An analytical representation for the simplest of the diffusionsAn analytical representation for the spatial and temporal dynamics of the simplest of the diffusions -- Bronwian diffusion in an homogeneous slab geometry, with radial symmetry -- is presented. This…E. J. Nunes-Pereira·Jan 15, 2015SaveLearn
Dynamics and performance of clock pendulumsWe analyze the dynamics of a driven, damped pendulum as used in mechanical clocks. We derive equations for the amplitude and phase of the oscillation, on time scales longer than the pendulum period.…Peter Hoyng·Jan 15, 2015SaveLearn
On the speed of fast and slow rupture fronts along frictional interfacesThe transition from stick to slip at a dry frictional interface occurs through the breaking of the junctions between the two contacting surfaces. Typically, interactions between the junctions through…Jørgen Kjoshagen Trømborg, Henrik Andersen Sveinsson, Kjetil Thøgersen et al.·Jan 13, 2015SaveLearn
On a local formalism for time evolution of dynamical systemsThe formalism of local maximization for entropy gradient producing the evolution and dynamical equations for closed systems. It eliminates the inconsistency between the reversibilty of time in…I. V. Drozdov·Jan 13, 2015SaveLearn
On the two body problem in the classical electrodynamicsIn this paper we propose an approach to the problem of two body motion in classical electrodynamics that takes into account the electromagnetic radiation and the radiation reaction forces. The…V. V. Lidsky·Jan 12, 2015SaveLearn
Determination of the Boltzmann Constant Using the Differential - Cylindrical ProcedureWe report in this paper the progresses on the determination of the Boltzmann constant using the acoustic gas thermometer (AGT) of fixed-length cylindrical cavities. First, we present the comparison…X. J. Feng, J. T. Zhang, H. Lin et al.·Jan 12, 2015SaveLearn
Nonlinear Hysteretic Torsional WavesWe theoretically study and experimentally report the propagation of nonlinear hysteretic torsional pulses in a vertical granular chain made of cm-scale, self-hanged magnetic beads. As predicted by…J. Cabaret, P. Béquin, G. Theocharis et al.·Jan 9, 2015SaveLearn
Focusing of Rayleigh waves generated by high-speed trains under the condition of ground vibration boomIn the present paper, the effects of focusing of Rayleigh waves generated by high speed trains in the supporting ground under the condition of ground vibration boom are considered theoretically.…Victor V. Krylov·Jan 8, 2015SaveLearn
Acoustic metamaterial with negative modulus and a double negative structureAn acoustic negative bulk modulus metamaterial based on the concept of expansion chambers is proposed. It is shown that addition of a neck region to an ordinary expansion chamber improves its…Bhisham Sharma, Chin-teh Sun·Jan 7, 2015SaveLearn
Broadband acoustic trapping of a particle by a soft plate with a periodic deep gratingWe investigated the acoustic radiation force (ARF) acting on a cylindrical brass particle near an acoustically soft plate patterned with a periodic deep grating. The existence of a negative ARF by…Hailong He, Shiliang Ouyang, Zhaojian He et al.·Jan 3, 2015SaveLearn
Stringy Maxwell charge and the magnetic dipole momentIt is shown that stringy charge leads naturally to an observable magnetic moment of the electron.Richard T. Hammond·Dec 31, 2014SaveLearn
Field representation of a watt balance magnet by partial profile measurementsPermanent magnets with high-permeability yokes have been widely used in watt balances for supplying a robust and strong magnetic field at the coil position. Subjected to the mechanical realization,…Shisong Li, Jiansheng Yuan, Wei Zhao et al.·Dec 31, 2014SaveLearn
The classical Maxwell-Lorentz electrodynamics aspects of the electron inertia problem within the Feynman proper time paradigmThe Maxwell electromagnetic and the Lorentz type force equations are derived in the framework of the R. Feynman proper time paradigm and the related vacuum field theory approach. The electron inertia…Anatolij K. Prykarpatsky, Nikolai N. Bogolubov·Dec 29, 2014SaveLearn
Perfect and broadband acoustic absorption by critical couplingWe experimentally and analytically report broadband and narrowband perfect absorption in two different acoustic waveguide-resonator geometries by the mechanism of critical coupling. In the first…V. Romero-García, G. Theocharis, O. Richoux et al.·Dec 29, 2014SaveLearn
Interaction of two walkers: Wave-mediated energy and forceA bouncing droplet, self-propelled by its interaction with the waves it generates, forms a classical wave-particle association called a "walker." Previous works have demonstrated that the…Christian Borghesi, Julien Moukhtar, Matthieu Labousse et al.·Dec 24, 2014SaveLearn
Mass as a form of Energy in a simple exampleA major consequence of special relativity, expressed in the relation E0 = m c2, is that the total energy content of an object at rest, including its thermal motion and binding energy among its…Claudio O. Dib·Dec 22, 2014SaveLearn
Design of Chaotic Cavities with Curved Wave Diffractors for Enhanced Low-Frequency OperationSome numerical calculations are presented on the dependence of the average mode count and average mode density of electromagnetic cavities on their specific geometric design, based on the generalized…L. R. Arnaut·Dec 15, 2014SaveLearn
The optimal shape of an object for generating maximum gravity field at a given point in spaceHow can we design the shape of an object, in the framework of Newtonian gravity, in order to generate maximum gravity at a given point in space? In this work we present a study on this interesting…Xiao-Wei Wang, Yue Su·Dec 13, 2014SaveLearn
Average Lorentz Self-Force From Electric Field LinesWe generalize the derivation of electromagnetic fields of a charged particle moving with a constant acceleration [1] to a variable acceleration (piecewise constants) over a small finite time interval…Sandeep Aashish, Asrarul Haque·Dec 12, 2014SaveLearn
Duffing revisited: Phase-shift control and internal resonance in self-sustained oscillatorsWe address two aspects of the dynamics of the forced Duffing oscillator which are relevant to the technology of micromechanical devices and, at the same time, have intrinsic significance to the field…Sebastián I. Arroyo, Damián H. Zanette·Dec 10, 2014SaveLearn