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We propose a method to measure the subdiffusion parameter $\alpha$ and subdiffusion coefficient $D_{\alpha}$ which are defined by means of the relation $<x^2> =\frac{2D_\alpha} {\Gamma(1+\alpha)} t^\alpha$ where $<x^2>$ denotes a mean…
Using numerical simulations, we examine the structure and diffusion of a two-dimensional dusty plasma (2DDP) in the presence of a one-dimensional periodic substrate (1DPS) as a function of increasing substrate strength. Both the pair…
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We present a (heuristic) theoretical derivation for the scaling of the diffusion coefficient $D_f$ for fluctuating ``pulled'' fronts. In agreement with earlier numerical simulations, we find that as $N\to\infty$, $D_f$ approaches zero as…
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