Space-filling bearings

H. J. Herrmann, G. Mantica, and D. Bessis
Phys. Rev. Lett. 65, 3223 – Published 24 December 1990
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Abstract

A model for dense packings of disks rolling on each other is presented. This model might have application for turbulence, tectonic motion, and mechanical gearworks. A full classification of solutions with fourfold loops is given. The fractal dimensions are calculated and compare favorably with Kolmogoroff scaling of turbulence.

  • Received 2 August 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.65.3223

©1990 American Physical Society

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H. J. Herrmann, G. Mantica, and D. Bessis

  • Service de Physique Théorique de Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France

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Vol. 65, Iss. 26 — 24 December 1990

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