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Mingaleev1, Gaididei, Majernikova
1Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, 03143 Kiev, Ukraine and Department of Theoretical Physics of Palacky University, CZ-77207 Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Long-range dispersive interactions (LRI) affect particle behavior in the discrete sine-Gordon model. Kink properties change based on interaction strength, leading to either localization or delocalization and altered energy barriers.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nonlinear Dynamics
- Computational Physics
Background:
- The discrete sine-Gordon model is a fundamental system for studying nonlinear phenomena.
- Long-range interactions (LRI) can significantly alter the behavior of discrete systems.
- Kink properties, such as width and mobility, are crucial in understanding system dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of Kac-Baker long-range dispersive interactions on kink properties.
- To determine the conditions under which kinks become localized or delocalized.
- To analyze the influence of LRI on the Peierls-Nabarro barrier and kink internal dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Numerical simulations of the discrete sine-Gordon model with Kac-Baker LRI.
- Analysis of kink width as a function of LRI range and interparticle coupling strength.
- Calculation of the Peierls-Nabarro barrier for different coupling regimes.
- Examination of kink internal dynamics and mode localization.
Main Results:
- Kink width increases indefinitely with LRI range only for strong interparticle coupling.
- Kinks become intrinsically localized below a critical coupling value.
- The Peierls-Nabarro barrier vanishes for supercritical coupling but remains finite for subcritical coupling as LRI range increases.
- LRI induces internal localized and quasilocalized modes within kinks.
Conclusions:
- The range of LRI plays a critical role in determining kink delocalization and energy barriers.
- Interparticle coupling strength dictates whether kinks delocalize or localize under LRI.
- LRI fundamentally alters kink internal dynamics, leading to novel mode behaviors.
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