Antisymmetric relation

About: Antisymmetric relation is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 3322 publications have been published within this topic receiving 64365 citations. The topic is also known as: antisymmetric property & anti-symmetric property.

An Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Elastic Wave Propagation in a Cylinder

Abstract: A high‐speed computer was used to investigate the problem of wave propagation in an isotropic elastic cylinder. Dispersion curves corresponding to real, imaginary, and complex propagation constants for the symmetric and the first four antisymmetric modes of propagation are given. The radial distributions of axial and radial displacements and of shear and normal stresses are given for the symmetric mode. By using a finite number of modes of propagation, an approximate solution is found for the problem of the L(0,1) mode impinging on a traction‐free interface. The reflection coefficient is determined in this way and the accompanying generation of higher order modes at the interface is shown to cause a high‐amplitude end resonance. Experimental results obtained by using the resonance method in conjunction with a long rod are presented to substantiate the calculated reflection coefficient and the frequency of end resonance. Phase velocities, based on measurements of the wavelength of standing waves and resonance frequencies, were obtained for the symmetric and first two antisymmetric modes. These measurements extend into the frequency range of more than one propagating mode. The rms deviation between theoretical and experimental results is in general less than 0.2% with the exception of the dispersion curve for the L(0,2) mode which deviates by 0.7%.

Fluid Mechanical Aspects of Antisymmetric Stress

Abstract: Basic fluid mechanical concepts are reformulated in order to account for some structural aspects of fluid flow. A continuous spin field is assigned to the rotation or spin of molecular subunits. The interaction of internal spin with fluid flow is described by antisymmetric stress while couple stress accounts for viscous transport of internal angular momentum. With constitutive relations appropriate to a linear, isotropic fluid we obtain generalized Navier‐Stokes equations for the velocity and spin fields. Physical arguments are advanced in support of several alternative boundary conditions for the spin field. From this mathematical apparatus we obtain formulas that explicitly exhibit the effects of molecular structure upon fluid flow. The interactions of polar fluids with electric fields are described by a body‐torque density. The special case of a rapidly rotating electric field is examined in detail and the induction of fluid flow discussed. The effect of a rotating electric field upon an ionic solution is analyzed in terms of microscopically orbiting ions. This model demonstrates how antisymmetric stress and body torque can arise in ``structureless'' fluids.

Directed Current due to Broken Time-Space Symmetry.

Abstract: We consider the classical dynamics of a particle in a one-dimensional space-periodic potential U(X) = U(X+2pi) under the influence of a time-periodic space-homogeneous external field E(t) = E(t+T). If E(t) is neither a symmetric function of t nor antisymmetric under time shifts E(t+/-T/2) not equal-E(t), an ensemble of trajectories with zero current at t = 0 yields a nonzero finite current as t-->infinity. We explain this effect using symmetry considerations and perturbation theory. Finally we add dissipation (friction) and demonstrate that the resulting set of attractors keeps the broken symmetry property in the basins of attraction and leads to directed currents as well.

Topological analysis of magnetically induced molecular current distributions

Abstract: The topology of the first‐order current density J(1)(r) induced in a molecule by an applied magnetic field is analyzed and classified in terms of the properties of its critical points, as determined by the 3×3 coefficient matrix of the asymmetric tensor ∇J(1). The eigenvalues of this tensor yield the topological indices for classifying the possible critical points in the J(1)(r) field. The phase portraits describing the current flow associated with these critical points and their role in determining the structure of a molecular current distribution are illustrated. A molecular current distribution is a fully three‐dimensional vector field. In addition to closed loops of current, it exhibits one‐ and two‐dimensional sources and sinks which generate surfaces, spirals, and single lines of current. The nonisolated critical points lie on stagnation paths which, along with the isolated critical points, fully characterize the current distribution. The antisymmetric component of ∇J(1) is the curl of J(1) which defines the vorticity of the current distribution. Whether a region of current flow is diamagnetic or paramagnetic depends on the location of its critical point relative to the atomic shell structure exhibited by the vorticity field. The group theoretical classification of the induced current is described.

Thin-walled composite beams under bending, torsional, and extensional loads

Abstract: Symmetric and antisymmetric layup graphite-epoxy composite beams with thin-walled rectangular cross sections are fabricated using an autoclave molding technique and tested under bending, torsional, and extensional loads. The bending slope and elastic twist at a station are measured using an optical system, and the results correlated with predicted values from a simple beam analysis as well as a refined finite element analysis. A symmetric ply layup results in bending-twist coupling whereas an antisymmetric layup causes extension-twist coupling. Simple analytical results with plane-stress assumption agree better with measured data as well as finite element predictions than with plane-strain assumption. For symmetric layup beams, the bending-induced twist and torsion-induced bending slope are predicted satisfactorily using simple analytical solution. Correlations with measured data, however, are generally improved using a finite element solution. For antisymmetric beams, axial force-induced twist is predicted satisfactorily by both methods.