A model for the compaction of granular media

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We introduce a lattice model, in which frustration plays a crucial role, to describe relaxation properties of granular media. We show Monte Carlo results for compaction in the presence of vibrations and gravity, which compare well with experimental data.
4 pages, 4 Postscript figures, .tar compressed file

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