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Energy diffusion in strongly driven quantum chaotic systems
The energy evolution of a quantum chaotic system under the perturbation that
harmonically depends on time is studied for the case of large perturbation, in
which the rate of transition calculated from the Fermi golden rule exceeds the
frequency of perturbation. It is shown that the energy evolution retains its
diffusive character, with the diffusion coefficient that is asymptotically
proportional to the magnitude of perturbation and to the square root of the
density of states. The results are supported by numerical calculation. They
imply the absence of the quantum-classical correspondence for the energy
diffusion and the energy absorption in the classical limit .Comment: 12 pages, 3 figures, RevTe
Formfinding by the “Direct Approach” and Pertinent Strategies for the Conceptual Design of Prestressed and Hanging Structures
Computational form-finding methods for fabric structures
Form-finding is a process that determines the surface configuration of a fabric structure under prestress. This process can be carried out using a variety of numerical methods, of which the most common are (a) transient stiffness, (b) force density, and (c) dynamic relaxation. The paper describes the three methods, discusses their advantages and limitations, and provides insights into their applicability as numerical tools for the design of fabric structures. Further, it describes various approaches to surface discretisation, and discusses consequences of using ‘mesh control’ and elastic effects in the design of form-found surfaces. A brief discussion of the general recommendations given in the European design guide for tensile surfaces structures concludes the paper