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Coherence–incoherence transition in nonlinear wave interactions
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 January 2005
Abstract
In this paper we analyze the transition from coherent to incoherent wave dynamics in a broad-band triplet interaction, where, in contrast to previous models, wave vector selection rules are imposed on the nonlinear terms of the governing equations. As a general rule, nonlinear terms induce coherence via a phase-locking process. However, wave vector spread also results from nonlinearity and can affect coherence when resonant modes are excited.
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