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Lévy diffusion as an effect of sporadic randomness.

M Bologna1, P Grigolini, J Riccardi

  • 1Center for Nonlinear Science, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 5368, Denton, Texas 76203, USA.

Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
|April 24, 2002
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Lévy diffusion processes, a non-ordinary statistical mechanics, can be dynamically derived. This requires a random source in microscopic dynamics and accounting for memory erasure in theoretical treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistical mechanics
  • Non-ordinary processes

Background:

  • Lévy diffusion processes are a type of non-ordinary statistical mechanics.
  • These processes conventionally rely on the Markov property.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the dynamic derivation of Lévy diffusion processes.
  • To identify the conditions necessary for such a derivation.

Main Methods:

  • Investigating the theoretical underpinnings of Lévy diffusion.
  • Analyzing the role of microscopic dynamics and memory erasure.

Main Results:

  • Dynamic derivation is possible under specific conditions.
  • A source of randomness in microscopic dynamics is essential.
  • Proper theoretical treatment of memory erasure is a prerequisite.

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Conclusions:

  • Lévy diffusion processes can be dynamically derived.
  • The derivation is contingent upon incorporating randomness and managing memory effects.