Superlattice structures and quasipatterns in bistable systems

Authors
Dewel, G Bachir, M Borckmans, P Metens, S
Citation
G. Dewel et al., Superlattice structures and quasipatterns in bistable systems, CR A S IIB, 329(6), 2001, pp. 411-416
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
COMPTES RENDUS DE L ACADEMIE DES SCIENCES SERIE II FASCICULE B-MECANIQUE
ISSN journal
16207742 → ACNP
Volume
329
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
411 - 416
Database
ISI
SICI code
1620-7742(200106)329:6<411:SSAQIB>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We describe the formation of spatial structures generated by diffusive inst abilities in bistable systems. It is shown that the coupling between the di fferent spatial modes emanating from the two homogeneous states can give ri se to self-parametric instabilities favoring the occurrence of resonant qua siperiodic structures such as superlattices or quasipatterns. (C) 2001 Acad emie des sciences/Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.