Amplitude equations and pattern selection in Faraday waves
摘要
We present a systematic nonlinear theory of pattern selection for parametric surface waves (Faraday waves), not restricted to fluids of low viscosity. A standing wave amplitude equation is derived from the Navier-Stokes equations that is of gradient form. The associated Lyapunov function is calculated for different regular patterns to determine the selected pattern near threshold. For fluids of large viscosity, the selected wave pattern consists of parallel stripes. At lower viscosity, patterns of square symmetry are obtained in the capillary regime (large frequencies). At lower frequencies (the mixed gravity-capillary regime), a sequence of six-fold (hexagonal), eight-fold, ... patterns are predicted. The regions of stability of the various patterns are in quantitative agreement with recent experiments conducted in large aspect ratio systems.
引用
@article{arxiv.patt-sol/9702002,
title = {Amplitude equations and pattern selection in Faraday waves},
author = {Peilong Chen and Jorge Vinals},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:patt-sol/9702002},
year = {2009}
}
备注
12 pages, 1 figure, Revtex