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Clustering and collapse of a set of adiabatic pistons enclosing granular gases

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The clustering instability in granular matter manifests in many physical situations. Here we present an analysis of a set of adiabatic pistons that separate different granular gases. It is shown, by means of a linear stability analysis, that the symmetric state is unstable against small perturbations, leading to a collapse of all the pistons to the outer walls.

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Brito, R. Clustering and collapse of a set of adiabatic pistons enclosing granular gases. Granular Matter 14, 133–136 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10035-012-0323-6

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