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On 2-Reptiles In The Plane, Sze-Man Ngai, Víctor F. Sirvent, J. J. P. Veerman, Yang Wang Jan 1999

On 2-Reptiles In The Plane, Sze-Man Ngai, Víctor F. Sirvent, J. J. P. Veerman, Yang Wang

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations

We classify all rational 2-reptiles in the plane. We also establish properties concerning rational reptiles in the plane in general.


Soliton Stability In A Z (2) Field Theory, J. J. P. Veerman, D. Bazeia, Fernando Moraes Jan 1999

Soliton Stability In A Z (2) Field Theory, J. J. P. Veerman, D. Bazeia, Fernando Moraes

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations

We investigate the stability of the coupled soliton solutions of a two-component Z(2) vector fieldmodel, in contraposition to similar solutions of a Z(2)×Z(2)model recently introduced. We demonstrate that the coupled soliton solutions of the Z(2) model are classically unstable.


Geometrical Model For A Particle On A Rough Inclined Surface, Giovani L. Vasconcelos, J. J. P. Veerman Jan 1999

Geometrical Model For A Particle On A Rough Inclined Surface, Giovani L. Vasconcelos, J. J. P. Veerman

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations

A simple geometrical model is presented for the gravity-driven motion of a single particle on a rough inclined surface. Adopting a simple restitution law for the collisions between the particle and the surface, we arrive at a model in which the dynamics is described by a one-dimensional map. This map is studied in detail and it is shown to exhibit several dynamical regimes (steady state, chaotic behavior, and accelerated motion) as the model parameters vary. A phase diagram showing the corresponding domain of existence for these regimes is presented. The model is also found to be in good qualitative agreement …