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Author Ferreira, W.P.; Munarin, F.F.; Nelissen, K.; Costa, R.N.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A.
Title Structure, normal mode spectra, and mixing of a binary system of charged particles confined in a parabolic trap Type A1 Journal article
Year (down) 2005 Publication Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev E
Volume 72 Issue 2 Part 1 Pages 021406-21413
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We study the mixing of two different kinds of particles, having different charge and/or mass, interacting through a pure Coulomb potential, and confined in a parabolic trap. The structure of the cluster and its normal mode spectrum are analyzed as a function of the ratio of the charges (mass ratio) of the two types of particles. We show that particles are not always arranged in a shell structure. Mixing of the particles goes hand in hand with a large number of metastable states. The normal modes of the system are obtained, and we find that some of the special modes can be tuned by varying the ratio between the charges (masses) of the two species. The degree of mixing of the two type of particles is summarized in a phase diagram, and an order parameter that describes quantitatively the mixing between particles is defined.
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Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication Woodbury (NY) Editor
Language Wos 000231564000031 Publication Date 2005-08-18
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ISSN 1539-3755;1550-2376; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.366 Times cited 25 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.366; 2005 IF: 2.418
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103149 Serial 3306
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