How Does the Stability of Pattern Formation Depend on System Parameters?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the stability of a model and the values of $k^2$ for which an instability window exists. The zeros of $c(k^2)$ are determined and the dispersion curves are graphed using Mathematica. It is suggested to analyze the results further by plotting for different values of the parameters.
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$$
A_{\lambda} =
\begin{pmatrix}
-\mu\lambda k^2 - k^2 - s & i\tau k & i\tau k - i\beta k^3\\
i\lambda k & \lambda + Dk^2 & -\alpha k^2\\
i\lambda k & 0 & \lambda
\end{pmatrix}
$$The steady state(s) associated with the model is stable if $\Re\lambda(k^2) < 0$ for all $k^2 \geq 0$. The values of $k^2$ for which there exists an instability window, $\Re\lambda(k^2) > 0$, in which pattern is formed, are given by the range of $k^2_{c-} < k^2 < k^2_{c+}$ where $k^2_{c\pm}$ are the zeros of $c(k^2)$ such that
$$
k^2_{c\pm} = \frac{(\alpha + D)\tau - D\pm\sqrt{((\alpha + D)\tau - D)^2 - 4s\beta D^2}}{2\beta D}.
$$
Use Mathematica or otherwise to find the roots of the polynomial and graph the relationship (dispersion curves), $\lambda(m)$, $m = k/\pi$, and $m\in [0.05,10.05]$.

So I used mathematica to find lambda.

I am not sure what I am supposed to do with k since the solution for k^2 is giving.
I have no idea what to do now.

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Hello,

Thank you for your post. It seems like you have made some progress in finding the roots of the polynomial and graphing the dispersion curves. However, I would suggest taking a closer look at the values of $k^2$ in the range of $[0.05, 10.05]$. Are there any particular values that stand out or show a trend? Also, it would be helpful to plot the dispersion curves for different values of the parameters $\mu, \tau, \beta, \alpha,$ and $D$ to see how they affect the stability of the steady state(s). This can give you a better understanding of the behavior of the system and help you analyze the results. Keep up the good work!
 

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