Pattern formation and competition in a nonlinear ring cavity
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چکیده
Spontaneous pattern formation and competition in a nonlinear ring cavity are studied. Complex patterns arising from static and Hopf bifurcations and Hopf–static interactions have been numerically observed and analysed. Among them are flower-like patterns, alternating rolls and oscillating hexagonal structures.
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