Replica Theory of Granular Media

Abstract

An infinite range spin glass like model for granular systems is introduced and studied through the replica mean field formalism. Equilibrium, density dependent properties under vibration and gravity are obtained.

4 pages, 3 separate figures

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• Fluctuation-dissipation ratio in lattice-gas models with kinetic constraints
• The McCoy-Wu Model in the Mean-field Approximation

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