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Julien Barre

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arXiv2014

Motility-induced phase separation of active particles in the presence of velocity alignment

Self-propelled particle (SPP) systems are intrinsically out of equilibrium systems, where each individual particle converts energy into work to move in a dissipative medium. When interacting through a velocity alignment mechanism, and the medium acts as a momentum sink, even momentum is not conserved. In this scenario, a mapping into an equilibrium system seems unlikely. Here, we show that an entropy functional can be derived for SPPs with velocity alignment and density-dependent speed, at least in the (orientationally) disordered phase. This non-trivial result has important physical consequences. The study of the entropy functional reveals that the system can undergo phase separation before the orientational-order phase transition known to occur in SPP systems with velocity alignment.Moreover, we indicate that the spinodal line is a function of the alignment sensitivity and show that density fluctuations as well as the critical spatial diffusion, that leads to phase separation, dramatically increase as the orientational-order transition is approached.

physics.bio-ph↗
arXiv2013

On the neighborhood of an inhomogeneous stable stationary solution of the Vlasov equation - Case of the Hamiltonian mean-field model

We consider the one-dimensional Vlasov equation with an attractive cosine potential, and its non homogeneous stationary states that are decreasing functions of the energy. We show that in the Sobolev space $W^{1,p}$ ($p>2$) neighborhood of such a state, all stationary states that are decreasing functions of the energy are stable. This is in sharp contrast with the situation for homogeneous stationary states of a Vlasov equation, where a control over strictly more than one derivative is needed to ensure the absence of unstable stationary states in a neighborhood of a reference stationary state [Z.Lin and C.Zeng, Comm.Math.Phys. {\bf 306}, 291-331 (2011)].

math-ph↗
arXiv2012

On algebraic damping close to inhomogeneous Vlasov equilibria in multi-dimensional spaces

We investigate the asymptotic damping of a perturbation around inhomogeneous stable stationary states of the Vlasov equation in spatially multi-dimensional systems. We show that branch singularities of the Fourier-Laplace transform of the perturbation yield algebraic dampings. In two spatial dimensions, we classify the singularities and compute the associated damping rate and frequency. This 2D setting also applies to spherically symmetric self-gravitating systems. We validate the theory using a toy model and an advection equation associated with the isochrone model, a model of spherical self-gravitating systems.

math-ph↗
arXiv2007

Retrieving information from a noisy "knowledge network"

We address the problem of retrieving information from a noisy version of the ``knowledge networks'' introduced by Maslov and Zhang. We map this problem onto a disordered statistical mechanics model, which opens the door to many analytical and numerical approaches. We give the replica symmetric solution, compare with numerical simulations, and finally discuss an application to real datas from the United States Senate.

cond-mat.stat-mech↗
arXiv2007

Ensemble inequivalence in random graphs

We present a complete analytical solution of a system of Potts spins on a random k-regular graph in both the canonical and microcanonical ensembles, using the Large Deviation Cavity Method (LDCM). The solution is shown to be composed of three different branches, resulting in an non-concave entropy function.The analytical solution is confirmed with numerical Metropolis and Creutz simulations and our results clearly demonstrate the presence of a region with negative specific heat and, consequently, ensemble inequivalence between the canonical and microcanonical ensembles.

cond-mat.stat-mech↗
arXiv2004

Classification of phase transitions and ensemble inequivalence, in systems with long range interactions

Systems with long range interactions in general are not additive, which can lead to an inequivalence of the microcanonical and canonical ensembles. The microcanonical ensemble may show richer behavior than the canonical one, including negative specific heats and other non-common behaviors. We propose a classification of microcanonical phase transitions, of their link to canonical ones, and of the possible situations of ensemble inequivalence. We discuss previously observed phase transitions and inequivalence in self-gravitating, two-dimensional fluid dynamics and non-neutral plasmas. We note a number of generic situations that have not yet been observed in such systems.

cond-mat.stat-mech↗
arXiv2002

Birth and long-time stabilization of out-of-equilibrium coherent structures

We study an analytically tractable model with long-range interactions for which an out-of-equilibrium very long-lived coherent structure spontaneously appears. The dynamics of this model is indeed very peculiar: a bicluster forms at low energy and is stable for very long time, contrary to statistical mechanics predictions. We first explain the onset of the structure, by approximating the short time dynamics with a forced Burgers equation. The emergence of the bicluster is the signature of the shock waves present in the associated hydrodynamical equations. The striking quantitative agreement with the dynamics of the particles fully confirms this procedure. We then show that a very fast timescale can be singled out from a slower motion. This enables us to use an adiabatic approximation to derive an effective Hamiltonian that describes very well the long time dynamics. We then get an explanation of the very long time stability of the bicluster: this out-of-equilibrium state corresponds to a statistical equilibrium of an effective mean-field dynamics.

cond-mat.stat-mech↗
arXiv2001

Lyapunov exponents as a dynamical indicator of a phase transition

We study analytically the behavior of the largest Lyapunov exponent $λ_1$ for a one-dimensional chain of coupled nonlinear oscillators, by combining the transfer integral method and a Riemannian geometry approach. We apply the results to a simple model, proposed for the DNA denaturation, which emphasizes a first order-like or second order phase transition depending on the ratio of two length scales: this is an excellent model to characterize $λ_1$ as a dynamical indicator close to a phase transition.

cond-mat.stat-mech↗
arXiv2001

Clustering in a model with repulsive long-range interactions

A striking clustering phenomenon in the antiferromagnetic Hamiltonian Mean-Field model has been previously reported. The numerically observed bicluster formation and stabilization is here fully explained by a non linear analysis of the Vlasov equation.

cond-mat.stat-mech↗