Driven diffusion of a Brownian particle along a one-dimensional lattice is investigated numerically on decreasing its damping constant. The notions of multiple jumps, jump reversal, and backward-to-forward rates are discussed in detail. In particular, we conclude that in the underdamped limit backward jumps are suppressed relative to forward jumps more effectively than previously assumed. The dependence of such a drive-controlled mechanism on the damping constant and the temperature is interpreted analytically.
Backward-to-Forward Jump Rates on a Tilted Periodic Substrate
BORROMEO, Marcello;
2000
Abstract
Driven diffusion of a Brownian particle along a one-dimensional lattice is investigated numerically on decreasing its damping constant. The notions of multiple jumps, jump reversal, and backward-to-forward rates are discussed in detail. In particular, we conclude that in the underdamped limit backward jumps are suppressed relative to forward jumps more effectively than previously assumed. The dependence of such a drive-controlled mechanism on the damping constant and the temperature is interpreted analytically.File in questo prodotto:
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