Chaos and Synchronized Chaos in an Earthquake Model
Statistical Mechanics
2009-10-31 v1 chao-dyn
Chaotic Dynamics
Abstract
We show that chaos is present in the symmetric two-block Burridge-Knopoff model for earthquakes. This is in contrast with previous numerical studies, but in agreement with experimental results. In this system, we have found a rich dynamical behavior with an unusual route to chaos. In the three-block system, we see the appearance of synchronized chaos, showing that this concept can have potential applications in the field of seismology.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9811305,
title = {Chaos and Synchronized Chaos in an Earthquake Model},
author = {Maria de Sousa Vieira},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9811305},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
To appear in Physical Review Letters (13 pages, 6 figures)