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FROM PILES OF GRAINS TO PILES OF VORTICES.
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Revista Cubana de Física . dic2021, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p132-136. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- One of the most thrilling features of Physics is the possibility of establishing analogies between apparently distant areas. Here, we explain the parallel between a pile of grains interacting mechanically with each other, and a "pile" of superconducting vortices. In both cases the macroscopic slope of the pile is maintained by a very nonlinear avalanche process. Furthermore, both types of piles logarithmically relax in time due to "agitational" or thermal effects, aiming at a state of equilibrium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02539268
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Revista Cubana de FĂsica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154622332