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V Berardi¹, J Lydon², P G Kevrekidis³

¹Nonlinear Dynamical Systems Group, Computational Science Research Center, and Department of Mathematics and Statistics, San Diego State University, San Diego, California 92182-7720, USA.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

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This study explores directed-ratchet transport (DRT) in granular chains. Researchers found that friction can inhibit spatial DRT and even reverse its direction at low frequencies.

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Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Statistical Mechanics

Background:

Granular chains serve as model systems for studying complex physical phenomena.
Directed-ratchet transport (DRT) is a key mechanism for particle movement in systems lacking continuous symmetry.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate directed-ratchet transport (DRT) in a one-dimensional lattice of spherical beads.
To analyze the influence of biharmonic forcing and friction on DRT dynamics.

Main Methods:

Simulating a one-dimensional lattice of spherical beads subjected to biharmonic forcing.
Analyzing the mean integrated force of beads to identify spatial and temporal DRT.
Quantifying the effects of varying forcing frequency, biharmonic weight, and friction.

Main Results:

Two distinct types of DRT, spatial and temporal, were observed and categorized based on forcing frequency.
The magnitude and velocity of DRT are significantly affected by the biharmonic weight.
Friction was found to substantially inhibit spatial DRT, potentially reversing its direction at low forcing frequencies.

Conclusions:

The frequency of the forcing function relative to the cutoff frequency dictates the type and magnitude of DRT.
Friction plays a critical role in modulating DRT, offering a mechanism for directional control in granular systems.