Resonant rectification of fluctuations in a Brownian ratchet

Luchinsky, D. G., Greenall, M. J. and McClintock, P. V. E. (2000) Resonant rectification of fluctuations in a Brownian ratchet. Physics Letters A, 273 (5-6). pp. 316-321. ISSN 0375-9601

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Abstract

Resonant activation, rectification of fluctuations, and current reversal, are investigated numerically in an asymmetric periodic potential. The results are compared to recent predictions based on the theory of the logarithmic susceptibility. Possible applications are discussed.

Keywords:Statistical physics, Brownian ratchets
Subjects:F Physical Sciences > F300 Physics
Divisions:College of Science > School of Mathematics and Physics
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Deposited On:05 Mar 2016 22:25

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