Nonlinear waves in networks: a simple approach using the sine-Gordon equation

Abstract

To study the propagation of nonlinear waves across Y- and T-type junctions, we consider the 2D sine--Gordon equation as a model and study the dynamics of kinks and breathers in such geometries. The comparison of the energies reveals that the angle of the fork plays no role. Motivated by this, we introduce a 1D effective equation whose solutions agree well with the 2D simulations for kink and breather solutions. For branches of equal width, breather crossing occurs approximately when $v>1-\omega$, where $v$ is the breather celerity and $\omega$ is its frequency. We then characterize the breathers in the two upper branches by estimating their velocity and frequency. These new breathers are slower than the initial breather and up-shifted in frequency. In perspective, this study could be generalized to more complex nonlinear waves.

7 pages, 11 figures, 2 tables, 14 references. Other author's papers can be downloaded at http://www.denys-dutykh.com/

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