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  • 1Institute Carlos I for Theoretical and Computational Physics, Universidad de Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain. phurtado@onsager.ugr.es

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Complex dynamics of three elastic particles reveal a heavy piston

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Nonlinear Dynamics

Background:

  • Studying the behavior of multi-particle systems is crucial for understanding complex phenomena.
  • Energy equipartition is a fundamental concept in statistical mechanics, but its breakdown can lead to unexpected dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the intricate dynamics of three elastic particles in a confined interval.
  • To understand the complex, oscillatory, and chaotic motion of a heavy piston separating two lighter particles.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical simulations of a three-particle system.
  • Mapping particle dynamics to an elastic billiard in a skewed tetrahedral region.
  • Developing a random walk model to predict interval distributions.

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Main Results:

  • The heavy piston exhibits complex dynamics, including oscillations and long-duration excursions.
  • Breakdown of energy equipartition drives piston excursions.
  • A power-law tail with exponent -3/2 is predicted for time intervals between midpoint crossings.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals complex emergent behaviors in a simple mechanical system.
  • The elastic billiard mapping provides a powerful tool for analyzing such dynamics.
  • The predicted power-law distribution is validated by simulations, offering insights into system predictability.