Formation of shocks and breakup of wave patterns in anisotropic excitable media

Alexander Mikhailov
Phys. Rev. E 49, 5875 – Published 1 June 1994
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Abstract

Strong state-dependent diffusion anisotropy in nonlinear excitable media leads to spontaneous formation of shocks representing sharp edges of curved propagating wave fronts. These shocks cause breaking of waves and destruction of wave patterns.

  • Received 24 January 1994

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.49.5875

©1994 American Physical Society

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Alexander Mikhailov

  • Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin (Dahlem), Germany
  • N. N. Semenov Institute for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, ul. Kosygina 4, 117334 Moscow, Russia

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Vol. 49, Iss. 6 — June 1994

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