Interaction of molecular motors can enhance their efficiency
Statistical Mechanics
2010-09-03 v1 Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Abstract
Particles moving in oscillating potential with broken mirror symmetry are considered. We calculate their energetic efficiency, when acting as molecular motors carrying a load against external force. It is shown that interaction between particles enhances the efficiency in wide range of parameters. Possible consequences for artificial molecular motors are discussed.
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@article{arxiv.1009.0459,
title = {Interaction of molecular motors can enhance their efficiency},
author = {Frantisek Slanina},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1009.0459},
year = {2010}
}
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6 pages, 8 figures