On Diffusion in Narrow Random Channels
Abstract
We consider in this paper a solvable model for the motion of molecular motors. Based on the averaging principle, we reduce the problem to a diffusion process on a graph. We then calculate the effective speed of transportation of these motors.
Recommended Citation
M. Freidlin and W. Hu, "On Diffusion in Narrow Random Channels," Journal of Statistical Physics, vol. 152, no. 1, pp. 136 - 158, Springer Verlag, Jul 2013.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10955-013-0763-3
Department(s)
Mathematics and Statistics
Keywords and Phrases
Averaging principle; Brownian motors/ratchets; Diffusion processes on graphs; Random environment
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0022-4715; 1572-9613
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2013 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jul 2013
