Symmetry Breaking Study with Random Matrix Ensembles
arXiv:0712.3214 · doi:10.1063/1.2915605
Abstract
A random matrix model to describe the coupling of -fold symmetry is constructed. The particular threefold case is used to analyze data on eigenfrequencies of elastomechanical vibration of an anisotropic quartz block. It is suggested that such experimental/theoretical study may supply a powerful means to discern intrinsic symmetry of physical systems.
12 pages, 3 figures Contribution to the International Workshop on Nuclei and Mesoscopic Physics (WNM07), 20-22 October, Michigan Sate University, East Lansing, Michigan. To appear in a AIP Proceeding (Pawel Danielewicz, Editor)