Physics of Granular Matter (WS 18/19)

Prof. Dr. Matthias Sperl

Dr. Philip Born

Dr. Till Kranz

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Course Description

Granular matter is an example for a physical system far from equilibrium: Dissipative collisions among the constituent particles break time reversal symmetry and a constant energy input is necessary to establish a non-equilibrium steady state. The course shall give an overview of the current understanding of the physics of granular materials comprising theory, computer simulation as well as laboratory and microgravity experiments. Beyond the current state of the art, open research questions shall be reviewed as well as implications for applications.

Topics include

Granular Phenomena in Nature
Sand Piles; Avalanches; Formation and Migration of Dunes, etc.
Granular Packings
Mechanical Properties; Critical Behavior; Non-Destructive Techniques
Granular Fluids
Kinetic Theory; Rheology; Computer Simulation; Experiments in Microgravity

Lecture (Konferenzraum Theorie, Room 216 Old Theory Building)

Tuesday
12:00 – 13:30
Thursday
9:00 – 9:45

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Seminar

The seminar takes place on Thursdays 9:00 – 9:45. The dates are according to individual agreement. Questions should be addressed to Matthias Sperl

Suggested Topics

Phenomena

Experiments

Experimental Techniques

A variety of imaging and tracking techniques could be discussed

Simulation

Theory