arXiv · nlin/0702057
Universal shape law of stochastic supercritical bifurcations: Theory and experiments
Abstract
A universal law for the supercritical bifurcation shape of transverse one-dimensional (1D) systems in presence of additive noise is given. The stochastic Langevin equation of such systems is solved by using a Fokker-Planck equation leading to the expression for the most probable amplitude of the critical mode. From this universal expression, the shape of the bifurcation, its location and its evolution with the noise level are completely defined. Experimental results obtained for a 1D transverse Kerr-like slice subjected to optical feedback are in excellent agreement.
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Gonzague Agez, Marcel G. Clerc, Eric Louvergneaux. 2007-02-28. Universal shape law of stochastic supercritical bifurcations: Theory and experiments. https://doi.org/10.1103/physreve.77.026218
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