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Lévy walks with velocity fluctuations.

S Denisov¹, V Zaburdaev, P Hänggi

¹Institute of Physics, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

|May 17, 2012

Summary

This study introduces velocity fluctuations into the standard Lévy walk model. While bulk diffusion remains similar, distinct velocity fluctuations reveal unique ballistic signatures, aiding identification.

Area of Science:

Physics
Statistical Mechanics
Complex Systems

Background:

The standard Lévy walk models anomalous diffusion with ballistic motion between random collisions governed by power-law intercollision times.
Particles in standard Lévy walks maintain constant speed, changing direction instantaneously during collisions.

Purpose of the Study:

To generalize the standard Lévy walk model by incorporating velocity fluctuations.
To analyze two distinct models: one with velocity changes only during collisions, and another with continuous velocity fluctuations.
To investigate the impact of these fluctuations on diffusion characteristics and identify unique signatures.

Main Methods:

Developed two generalized Lévy walk models with velocity fluctuations.
Performed a full analytic evaluation of both models, considering initial conditions.

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Utilized numerical simulations to corroborate analytical findings.

Main Results:

In the limit of weak velocity fluctuations, integral diffusion and bulk profiles resemble the standard Lévy walk.
Distinct types of velocity fluctuations are identifiable by examining the ballistic regions of diffusion profiles.
Initial conditions significantly influence the diffusion process.

Conclusions:

Generalized Lévy walk models with velocity fluctuations offer a more comprehensive description of anomalous diffusion.
The study highlights the potential to distinguish between different fluctuation mechanisms through detailed analysis of diffusion profiles.
The findings have implications for understanding particle transport in various complex systems.