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Oscillon — In physics, an oscillon is a soliton like phenomenon that occurs in granular and other dissipative media. Oscillons in granular media result from vertically vibrating a plate with a layer of uniform particles placed freely on top. When the… … Wikipedia
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Harry Swinney — Harry L Swinney (born 1939) is an American physicist noted for his contributions to the field of nonlinear dynamics. Biography Swinney graduated from Rhodes College in 1961 with a Bachelor degree and obtained his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins… … Wikipedia
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