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    Labyrinthic granular landscapes

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    We have numerically studied a model of granular landscape eroded by wind. We show the appearance of labyrinthic patterns when the wind orientation turns by 90∘90^\circ. The occurence of such structures are discussed. Morever, we introduce the density nkn_k of ``defects'' as the dynamic parameter governing the landscape evolution. A power law behavior of nkn_k is found as a function of time. In the case of wind variations, the exponent (drastically) shifts from 2 to 1. The presence of two asymptotic values of nkn_k implies the irreversibility of the labyrinthic formation process.Comment: 3 pages, 3 figure, RevTe

    Resonant and antiresonant bouncing droplets

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    When placed onto a vibrating liquid bath, a droplet may adopt a permanent bouncing behavior, depending on both the forcing frequency and the forcing amplitude. The relationship between the droplet deformations and the bouncing mechanism is studied experimentally and theoretically through an asymmetric and dissipative bouncing spring model. Antiresonance effects are evidenced. Experiments and theoretical predictions show that both resonance at specific frequencies and antiresonance at Rayleigh frequencies play crucial roles in the bouncing mechanism. In particular, we show that they can be exploited for droplet size selection.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figures and 1 vide

    Ripple and kink dynamics

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    We propose a relevant modification of the Nishimori-Ouchi model [{\em Phys. Rev. Lett.} {\bf 71}, 197 (1993)] for granular landscape erosion. We explicitly introduce a new parameter: the angle of repose θr\theta_r, and a new process: avalanches. We show that the θr\theta_r parameter leads to an asymmetry of the ripples, as observed in natural patterns. The temporal evolution of the maximum ripple height hmaxh_{max} is limited and not linear, according to recent observations. The ripple symmetry and the kink dynamics are studied and discussed.Comment: 7 pages, 10 figure, RevTe

    Diffusive foam wetting process in microgravity

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    We report the experimental study of aqueous foam wetting in microgravity. The liquid fraction â„“\ell along the bubble edges is measured and is found to be a relevant dynamical parameter during the capillary process. The penetration of the liquid in the foam, the foam inflation, and the rigidity loss are shown all to obey strict diffusion processes.Comment: 4 pages, 6 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev. Let

    Rolling/Slipping Motion of Euler's Disk

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    We present an experimental study of the motion of a circular disk spun onto a table. With the help of a high speed video system, the temporal evolutions of (i) the inclination angle α\alpha, (ii) the angular velocity ω\omega and (iii) the precession rate Ω\Omega are studied. The influence of the mass of the disk and the friction between the disk and the supporting surface are considered. %The motions of disks with different masses and over different surfaces are studied. The inclination angle α\alpha and the angular velocity are observed to decrease according to a power law. We also show that the precession rate Ω\Omega diverges as the disk stops. Exponents are measured very near the collapse as well as on long range times. Collapsing times have been also measured. The results are compared with previous theoretical and experimental works. The major source of energy dissipation is found to be the slipping of the disk on the plane.Comment: Submitted for publication (2003) - 6page

    A fountain of droplets

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    A vessel is plunged upside down into a pool of 50 cSt silicone oil. An air bell is then created. This bell is vertically shaken at 60 Hz that leads to the oscillation of the air/oil interface. The edges of the immersed vessel generate surface waves that propagate towards the center of the bell. When the amplitude of the oscillation increases, wave amplitude increases. We study the influence of the angle between successive sides on the wave patterns. Two kinds of vessel have been studied: a triangular and a square prism. The shape of the air/oil meniscus depends on the angle between the sides of the considered prism. As the amplitude of the oscillation is increased, the triple line, which is the contact line between the solid and the air/oil interface, moves up and down. Above a given acceleration that depends on the immersion depth and on the shape vessel, wave goes under the corner edge of the bell. During the oscillation, the wave generates at the edges presents a singularity that leads eventually to a jet and a drop ejection. A drop is ejected at each oscillation. More complicated ejection can be produced with further increase of the amplitude. This is a sample arXiv article illustrating the use of fluid dynamics videos.Comment: 3 pages, 2 figures, 2 movies (high-res and low-res

    Patterns in hydraulic ripples with binary granular mixtures

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    An experimental study of a binary granular mixture submitted to a transient shear flow in a cylindrical container is reported. The formation of ripples with a spiral shape is observed. The appearance of phase segregation in those spiral patterns is shown. The relative grain size bewteen sand species is found to be a relevant parameter leading to phase segregation. However, the relative repose angle is an irrelevant parameter. The formation of sedimentary structures is also presented. They result from a ripple climbing process. The ``sub-critical'' or ``super-critical'' character of the lamination patterns is shown to depend on the rotation speed of the container.Comment: 9 pages, 9 figures, LateX (using elsart package), submitted to Phys.
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