Metadiffusion
Statistical Mechanics
2012-01-24 v1
Abstract
We predict that the speed of a diffusion front is modified by tidal forces. This effect is small in astrophysical situations, but could be significant - indeed tunably so - in "gravitational analogues" such as gradient-index lenses. Confirming this prediction would extend the concept of metamaterials to the realm of dissipative transport phenomena.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1201.4585,
title = {Metadiffusion},
author = {Matteo Smerlak},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1201.4585},
year = {2012}
}
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2 pages, 1 figure