Energy Localisation And Transfer

by Thierry Dauxois, Anna Litvak-hinenzon, Anna Spanoudaki, Robert S Mackay

Overview

This book provides an introduction to localised excitations in spatially discrete systems, from the experimental, numerical and mathematical points of view. Also known as discrete breathers, nonlinear lattice excitations and intrinsic localised modes, these are spatially localised time periodic motions in networks of dynamical units. Examples of such networks are molecular crystals, biomolecules, and arrays of Josephson superconducting junctions. The book also addresses the formation of discrete breathers and their potential role in energy transfer in such systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789812387424
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/12/2004
Series:	Advanced Series In Nonlinear Dynamics , #22
Pages:	428
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)