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Scattering length variations in random lattices do not alter Lévy walk dynamics, revealing a universal superscaling behavior independent of scattering length. This finding simplifies understanding complex particle transport in disordered systems.

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Area of Science:

Condensed Matter Physics
Statistical Mechanics
Complex Systems

Background:

Lévy walks model anomalous diffusion in disordered media.
Quenched, one-dimensional random and fractal quasilattices present complex transport challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate the impact of scattering lengths on Lévy walks.
Analyze scaling properties to understand emergent dynamics.

Main Methods:

Analysis of random-walk probability distribution scaling properties.
Development of an exact expression for the multiplicative coefficient within a scaling framework.

Main Results:

Scattering length effects are reabsorbed into a multiplicative coefficient.
Observed superscaling behavior where dynamical exponents and scaling functions are independent of scattering length.
Derived an exact expression for the multiplicative coefficient.

Conclusions:

Scattering length does not influence the fundamental scaling behavior of Lévy walks in these systems.
The findings suggest a universal framework applicable to both annealed and quenched disordered cases, potentially extending to higher dimensions.