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Fokker-Planck Equation : Long-Time Dynamics in Approach to Equilibrium

Statistical Mechanics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

We discuss the approach to equilibrium of systems governed by the Fokker-Planck equation. In particular, we focus on problems involving barrier penetration and the associated Kramers' time. We also describe the connection between stochastic processes and quantum mechanics.

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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0510406,
  title  = {Fokker-Planck Equation : Long-Time Dynamics in Approach to Equilibrium},
  author = {Himadri S. Samanta and J. K. Bhattacharjee},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0510406},
  year   = {2007}
}

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20 pages, 3 figures