Symmetry of forward and reverse path populations
Computational Physics
2010-02-12 v2 Biological Physics
Abstract
In this note, we address formally the issue of symmetry for probabilities of different dynamical pathways in the forward and reverse directions of a conformational transition. Our discussion is based on a decomposition of equilibrium into opposing steady states, and makes clear the conditions necessary for symmetry to apply. From a practical point of view, we also discuss when approximate symmetry is to be expected.
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@article{arxiv.1002.2402,
title = {Symmetry of forward and reverse path populations},
author = {Divesh Bhatt and Daniel M. Zuckerman},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1002.2402},
year = {2010}
}