Author
Erbay, Hüsnü Ata, Erbay, Saadet, Erkip, A.
Publication Date
2021-12
Publication Place
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Elsevier
Subject
Nonlocal elasticity, Long wave limit, Discrete-to-continuum convergence, Lattice dynamics
Type
Periodical
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
0167-2789
Record ID
c5a47cce-92db-4eed-bfee-578e31762b71
Library Location
Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Date
2021-12
Sample Text
We consider a general class of convolution-type nonlocal wave equations modeling bidirectional propagation of nonlinear waves in a continuous medium. In the limit of vanishing nonlocality we study the behavior of solutions to the Cauchy problem. We prove that, as the kernel functions of the convolution integral approach the Dirac delta function, the solutions converge strongly to the corresponding solutions of the classical elasticity equation. An energy estimate with no loss of derivative plays a critical role in proving the convergence result. As a typical example, we consider the continuous limit of the discrete lattice dynamic model (the Fermi–Pasta–Ulam–Tsingou model) and show that, as the lattice spacing approaches zero, solutions to the discrete lattice equation converge to the corresponding solutions of the classical elasticity equation.
DOI
10.1016/j.physd.2021.133010
Cilt
427