Nonlinear Behavior of a Suspended Particle in Single-Axis Acoustic Levitators

Authors

  • Celso Abud Federal University of Goiás - UFG, Goiás, Brazil. Author
    • Mirosmar Rodrigues Federal University of Goiás - UFG, Goiás, Brazil Author
      • Tiago Ramos University of São Paulo - USP, São Paulo, Brazil Author

        DOI:

        https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss12.2016

        Keywords:

        Nonlinear Phenomena, Acoustic Levitation, Lyapunov Exponents

        Abstract

        The nonlinear behavior of a suspended sphere in a single-axis acoustic levitator was studied. Spontaneous oscillations of the sphere in this levitator were experimentally analyzed recording its positions using a high speed camera. A mathematical model based on acoustic radiation forces and real parameters is proposed to describe the dynamics of the sphere movement and its stability. The stability of the motion was investigated via a Lyapunov exponent diagram. We observed that the axial and radial movements of small spheres under levitation may present regular stability and chaotic ones. The Lyapunov exponent diagram for the model shows a complexity structure sharing different regions of stability according to the model parameters.

        Author Biographies

        • Celso Abud, Federal University of Goiás - UFG, Goiás, Brazil.

          Institute of Mathematics and Technology.

        • Mirosmar Rodrigues, Federal University of Goiás - UFG, Goiás, Brazil

          Department of Mining Engineering,

        • Tiago Ramos, University of São Paulo - USP, São Paulo, Brazil

          Department of Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems Engineering,

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        Published

        2019-12-01

        How to Cite

        Abud, C., Rodrigues, M., & Ramos, T. (2019). Nonlinear Behavior of a Suspended Particle in Single-Axis Acoustic Levitators . International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 7(12), 90-100. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss12.2016