Abstract
The quasi-continuous formalism introduced in previous works to treat discrete systems in close to continuous conditions, is extended to include higher order discrete effects. These effects not only provide a more faithful description of the discrete problem, but for some systems are shown to be crucial for a proper description of their dynamics. Concrete examples of such systems are provided. Their dynamics is governed by new equations of motion. Typically; ut∓[u+u2]x+uxxxxt=0 and the last term models the high order discrete effect.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1028 - 42 |
Journal | Progress of Theoretical Physics |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 1988 |
Keywords
- classical mechanics of discrete systems
- lattice theory and statistics
- random processes
- vibrations