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Stochastic localization

Journal Article · · Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Institute for Nonlinear Science, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0402 (United States)
  2. Department of Mathematics, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 83209-8085 (United States)
  3. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0340 (United States)

In this paper we address the phenomenon we call {open_quote}{open_quote}stochastic localization,{close_quote}{close_quote} within which we include a number of interrelated characteristics exhibited by soft anharmonic oscillators in thermal equilbrium. Principal among these characteristics are a tendency for soft oscillators to spend more time at higher energies than comparable harmonic oscillators, and for high-energy fluctuations in soft oscillators to persist longer than lower-energy fluctuations, leading to a tendency for energy fluctuations to be organized into {open_quote}{open_quote}bursts{close_quote}{close_quote} separated by intervals of relative quiet. {copyright} {ital 1996 The American Physical Society.}

DOE Contract Number:
FG03-86ER13606
OSTI ID:
388255
Journal Information:
Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics, Journal Name: Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 54; ISSN 1063-651X; ISSN PLEEE8
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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