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Title: On the stochastic behaviors of locally confined particle systems

Journal Article · · Chaos (Woodbury, N. Y.)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4927300· OSTI ID:22482308
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  1. Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, New York, New York 10012 (United States)

We investigate a class of Hamiltonian particle systems and their stochastic behaviors. Using both rigorous proof and numerical simulations, we show that the geometric configuration can qualitatively change key statistical characteristics of the particle system, which are expected to be retained by stochastic modifications. In particular, whether a particle system has an exponential mixing rate or a polynomial mixing rate depends on whether the geometric setting allows a slow particle being reached by adjacent fast particles.

OSTI ID:
22482308
Journal Information:
Chaos (Woodbury, N. Y.), Vol. 25, Issue 7; Other Information: (c) 2015 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1054-1500
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English