External fluctuations in front propagation

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作者
Armero, J
Sancho, JM
Casademunt, J
Lacasta, AM
RamirezPiscina, L
Sagues, F
机构
[1] UNIV POLITECN CATALUNYA,DEPT FIS APLICADA,E-08028 BARCELONA,SPAIN
[2] UNIV BARCELONA,DEPT QUIM FIS,E-08028 BARCELONA,SPAIN
[3] UNIV CALIF SAN DIEGO,DEPT 0407,INST NONLINEAR SCI,LA JOLLA,CA 92093
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.76.3045
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
摘要
We study the effects of external noise in a one-dimensional model of front propagation. Noise is introduced through the fluctuations of a control parameter leading to a. multiplicative stochastic partial differential equation. Analytical and numerical results for the front shape and velocity are presented. The linear-marginal-stability theory is found to increase its range of validity in the presence of external noise. As a consequence noise can stabilize fronts not allowed by the deterministic equation.
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页码:3045 / 3048
页数:4
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