Tuning friction with noise and disorder

Authors
Braiman, Y Hentschel, HGE Family, F Mak, C Krim, J
Citation
Y. Braiman et al., Tuning friction with noise and disorder, PHYS REV E, 59(5), 1999, pp. R4737-R4740
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW E
ISSN journal
1063651X → ACNP
Volume
59
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Part
A
Pages
R4737 - R4740
Database
ISI
SICI code
1063-651X(199905)59:5<R4737:TFWNAD>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
We present numerical and experimental evidence which demonstrates that unde r certain conditions friction can be reduced by spatial disorder and/or the rmal noise. We discuss possible mechanisms for this behavior. [S1063-651X(9 9)51405-0].