Patterns out of noise

Author: F Sagués  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1366-5812

Source: Contemporary Physics, Vol.45, Iss.6, 2004-11, pp. : 503-514

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Abstract

Our main objective in this review is that of analysing the cooperative interaction between randomness, nonlinearities and spatial coupling in extended systems. We shall report experimental, analytical and numerical evidences that an unexpected ordering influence appears when the intensity of a forcing external noise is increased. Different generic pattern-forming theoretical models will be considered, together with specific realistic scenarios ranging from electronic circuits to chemical reactions.