M. Farsi | Searcharxiv

arXiv2014

Local-global mode interaction in stringer-stiffened plates

A recently developed nonlinear analytical model for axially loaded thin-walled stringer-stiffened plates based on variational principles is extended to include local buckling of the main plate. Interaction between the weakly stable global buckling mode and the strongly stable local buckling mode is highlighted. Highly unstable post-buckling behaviour and a progressively changing wavelength in the local buckling mode profile is observed under increasing compressive deformation. The analytical model is compared against both physical experiments from the literature and finite element analysis conducted in the commercial code Abaqus; excellent agreement is found both in terms of the mechanical response and the predicted deflections.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci↗

arXiv2007

Negativity as Entanglement Degree of the Jaynes-Cummings Model

In this paper, by using the notion of negativity, we study the degree of entanglement of a two-level atom interacting with a quantized radiation field, described by the Jaynes-Cummings model (JCM). We suppose that initially the field is in a pure state and the atom is in a general mixed state. In this case the negativity fully captures the entanglement of the JCM. We investigate the case for that the initial state of the field is a coherent state. The influences of the detuning on the degree of entanglement is also examined.

quant-ph↗