Barnali Pal

Bio: Barnali Pal is an academic researcher from University of Calcutta. The author has contributed to research in topics: Nonlinear system & Dynamical system. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 6 publications receiving 34 citations.

Nonlinear dynamics of ion acoustic waves in quantum pair-ion plasmas

Abstract: The nonlinear properties of the ion acoustic waves (IAWs) in a three-component quantum plasma comprising electrons, and positive and negative ions are investigated analytically and numerically by employing the quantum hydrodynamic (QHD) model. The Sagdeev pseudopotential technique is applied to obtain the small-amplitude soliton solution. The effects of the quantum parameter , positive to negative ion density ratio and Mach number on the nonlinear structures are investigated. It is found that these factors can significantly modify the properties of the IAWs. The existence of quasi-periodic and chaotic oscillations in the system is established. Switching from quasi-periodic to chaotic is possible with the variation of Mach number or quantum parameter .

Qualitative analysis of certain generalized classes of quadratic oscillator systems

Abstract: We carry out a systematic qualitative analysis of the two quadratic schemes of generalized oscillators recently proposed by Quesne [J. Math. Phys. 56, 012903 (2015)]. By performing a local analysis of the governing potentials, we demonstrate that while the first potential admits a pair of equilibrium points one of which is typically a center for both signs of the coupling strength λ, the other points to a centre for λ 0. On the other hand, the second potential reveals only a center for both the signs of λ from a linear stability analysis. We carry out our study by extending Quesne’s scheme to include the effects of a linear dissipative term. An important outcome is that we run into a remarkable transition to chaos in the presence of a periodic force term fcosωt.

Instability saturation by the oscillating two-stream instability in a weakly relativistic plasma

Abstract: The two-stream instability has wide range of astrophysical applications starting from gamma-ray bursts and pulsar glitches to cosmology. We consider one dimensional weakly relativistic Zakharov equations and describe nonlinear saturation of the oscillating two-stream instability using a three dimensional dynamical system resulting form a truncation of the nonlinear Schrodinger equation to three modes. The equilibrium points of the model are determined and their stability natures are discussed. Using the tools of nonlinear dynamics such as the bifurcation diagram, Poincare maps, and Lyapunav exponents, existence of periodic, quasi-periodic, and chaotic solutions are established in the dynamical system. Interestingly, we observe the multistable behavior in this plasma model. The system has multiple attractors depending on the initial conditions. We also notice that the relativistic parameter plays the role of control parameter in the model. The theoretical results presented in this paper may be helpful for better understanding of space and astrophysical plasmas.

Complex dynamics of a particle in an oscillating potential field

Abstract: In this paper, the classical problem of the motion of a particle in one dimension with an external time-dependent field is studied from the point of view of the dynamical system. The dynamical equations of motion of the particle are formulated. Equilibrium points of the non-oscillating systems are found and their local stability natures are analysed. Effect of oscillating potential barrier is analysed through numerical simulations. Phase diagrams, bifurcation diagrams and variations of largest Lyapunov exponents are presented to show the existence of a wide range of nonlinear phenomena such as limit cycle, quasiperiodic and chaotic oscillations in the system. Effects of nonlinear damping in the model are also reported. Analysis of the physically interesting cases where damping is proportional to higher powers of velocity are presented for the sake of generalizing our findings and establishing firm conclusion.

Qualitative analysis of certain generalized classes of quadratic oscillator systems

Abstract: We carry out a systematic qualitative analysis of the two quadratic schemes of generalized oscillators recently proposed by C. Quesne [J.Math.Phys.\textbf{56},012903 (2015)]. By performing a local analysis of the governing potentials we demonstrate that while the first potential admits a pair of equilibrium points one of which is typically a center for both signs of the coupling strength $\lambda$, the other points to a centre for $\lambda 0$. On the other hand, the second potential reveals only a center for both the signs of $\lambda$ from a linear stability analysis. We carry out our study by extending Quesne's scheme to include the effects of a linear dissipative term. An important outcome is that we run into a remarkable transition to chaos in the presence of a periodic force term $f\cos \omega t$.

Regular and Chaotic Dynamics

Abstract: This book treats nonlinear dynamics in both Hamiltonian and dissipative systems. The emphasis is on the mechanics for generating chaotic motion, methods of calculating the transitions from regular to chaotic motion, and the dynamical and statistical properties of the dynamics when it is chaotic. The book is intended as a self consistent treatment of the subject at the graduate level and as a reference for scientists already working in the field. It emphasizes both methods of calculation and results. It is accessible to physicists and engineers without training in modern mathematics. The new edition brings the subject matter in a rapidly expanding field up to date, and has greatly expanded the treatment of dissipative dynamics to include most important subjects. It can be used as a graduate text for a two semester course covering both Hamiltonian and dissipative dynamics.

A Complete Bibliography of Publications in the Journal of Mathematical Physics: 2005{2009

Abstract: (2 < p < 4) [200]. (Uq(∫u(1, 1)), oq1/2(2n)) [92]. 1 [273, 79, 304, 119]. 1 + 1 [252]. 2 [352, 318, 226, 40, 233, 157, 299, 60]. 2× 2 [185]. 3 [456, 363, 58, 18, 351]. ∗ [238]. 2 [277]. 3 [350]. p [282]. B−L [427]. α [216, 483]. α− z [322]. N = 2 [507]. D [222]. ẍ+ f(x)ẋ + g(x) = 0 [112, 111, 8, 5, 6]. Eτ,ηgl3 [148]. g [300]. κ [244]. L [205, 117]. L [164]. L∞ [368]. M [539]. P [27]. R [147]. Z2 [565]. Z n 2 [131]. Z2 × Z2 [25]. D(X) [166]. S(N) [110]. ∫l2 [154]. SU(2) [210]. N [196, 242]. O [386]. osp(1|2) [565]. p [113, 468]. p(x) [17]. q [437, 220, 92, 183]. R, d = 1, 2, 3 [279]. SDiff(S) [32]. σ [526]. SLq(2) [185]. SU(N) [490]. τ [440]. U(1) N [507]. Uq(sl 2) [185]. φ 2k [283]. φ [553]. φ4 [365]. ∨ [466]. VOA[M4] [33]. Z [550].

Bifurcation Analysis of Ion-Acoustic Superperiodic Waves in Dense Plasmas

Abstract: Bifurcation analysis of ion-acoustic (IA) superperiodic waves is studied in dense plasmas composed of electrons, positrons, and positive ions. Employing bifurcation analysis of dynamical systems, all feasible phase plots including superperiodic trajectory and superhomoclinic trajectory are obtained based on positron concentration (α) and velocity (v) of IA traveling wave. Using symbolic computation, superperiodic wave solutions are obtained for ultra-relativistic environment as well as non-relativistic environment. It is discerned that positron concentration (α) affects the bifurcation of IA superperiodic waves. The results of this work may be applied to understand superperiodic wave features in cold neutron star.

Quantization of Hamiltonian systems with a position dependent mass: Killing vector fields and Noether momenta approach

Abstract: The quantization of systems with a position dependent mass (PDM) is studied. We present a method that starts with the study of the existence of Killing vector fields for the PDM geodesic motion (Lagrangian with a PDM kinetic term but without any potential) and the construction of the associated Noether momenta. Then the method considers, as the appropriate Hilbert space, the space of functions that are square integrable with respect to a measure related with the PDM and, after that, it establishes the quantization, not of the canonical momenta p, but of the Noether momenta P instead. The quantum Hamiltonian, that depends on the Noether momenta, is obtained as an Hermitian operator defined on the PDM Hilbert space. In the second part several systems with position-dependent mass, most of them related with nonlinear oscillators, are quantized by making use of the method proposed in the first part.