Mechanism and nonlinear dynamics of an oscillating chemical reaction

Journal Article · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Stat. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01009526· OSTI ID:5325035

Zhabotinsky, A M; Rovinsky, A B

A mechanism and a model of a ferroin-catalyzed oscillating chemical system are described. This reaction presents an excellent example of a far-from-equilibrium system that forms spatial and temporal dissipative structures. The model shows that while the well-stirred system has a unique and stable stationary state, the same reagent spread in a thin layer may form complex spatiotemporal patterns. Stationary periodic patterns of both small and large amplitude, standing waves, and inhomogeneous chaotic oscillations are found in the model.

• Research Organization: Institute of Biological Physics, Puschino (USSR)
• OSTI ID: 5325035
• Journal Information: J. Stat. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 48:5/6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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