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Title: Probability Density Function Method for Langevin Equations with Colored Noise

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters, 110(14):Article No. 140602

We present a novel method to derive closed-form, computable PDF equations for Langevin systems with colored noise. The derived equations govern the dynamics of joint or marginal probability density functions (PDFs) of state variables, and rely on a so-called Large-Eddy-Diffusivity (LED) closure. We demonstrate the accuracy of the proposed PDF method for linear and nonlinear Langevin equations, describing the classical Brownian displacement and dispersion in porous media.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1073578
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-91682; KJ0401000
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, 110(14):Article No. 140602, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters, 110(14):Article No. 140602
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English