Density fluctuations in granular piles traversing the glass transition: A grain-scale characterization via the internal energy

Authors: Paula A. Gago, Stefan Boettcher

Published: 2022-01-14

DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abl6304

Source: Full article

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Abstract

The grain-scale dynamics of the internal energy inside a tapped granular pile is studied, advancing on a kinetic theory of grains.