The statistical physics of nonlinear chains is used to describe a large range of dynamical systems including charge density wave materials, Josephson junctions and low-dimensional conductors. Nonlinear chains can exhibit kink or soliton-like solutions to their equations of motion. The presence of these intrinsic nonlinear excitations is crucial to understanding the response of these systems to external stimuli. In this research program, Dr. Miller is concerned with the nonequilibrium statistical physics of the sine-Gordon and sine-Toda systems as a function of external driving forces and various internal configurations.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Materials Research (DMR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8701319
Program Officer
Ben Coleman
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1987-07-01
Budget End
1988-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Washington State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Pullman
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
99164