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  • Physics of granular materials
  • Statistical mechanics
  • Non-equilibrium systems

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  • Granular systems in shallow boxes under vertical vibration exhibit complex dynamics.
  • The Δ-model offers a simplified approach to describe energy transfer in these systems.
  • Kinetic theory provides a framework for analyzing granular media dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present results from kinetic theory applied to the granular Δ-model.
  • To analyze the dynamics of both homogeneous and inhomogeneous granular systems.
  • To extend the model to granular mixtures and investigate their unique properties.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of the Enskog kinetic equation for the Δ-model.
  • Analysis of homogeneous steady states to determine temperature and equation of state.
  • Application of the Chapman-Enskog method to derive Navier-Stokes transport coefficients for inhomogeneous states.
  • Extension to granular mixtures with varying particle properties.

Main Results:

  • Stable homogeneous steady states are predicted, compensating for energy loss.
  • Navier-Stokes equations and transport coefficients are derived for inhomogeneous systems.
  • Granular mixtures show richer phenomenology, including violation of energy equipartition.
  • Linear stability of the homogeneous state is confirmed, consistent with simulations.
  • Onsager reciprocity relations are violated in granular mixtures due to their non-equilibrium nature.

Conclusions:

  • The granular Δ-model, analyzed via kinetic theory, effectively describes vibrated granular systems.
  • The model accurately predicts steady states, transport phenomena, and mixture dynamics.
  • Theoretical predictions align well with molecular dynamics and direct simulation Monte Carlo results.