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Anomalous statistics of random relaxations in random environments
1Holon Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 305, Holon 58102, Israel. eliazar@post.tau.ac.il
Summary
This study analyzes the random relaxation (RARE) model, revealing conditions for anomalous statistics in relaxation times and ranges. We provide analytic results for heavy tails, indicating frequent small and large outliers.
Area of Science:
- Statistical Physics
- Complex Systems Modeling
Background:
- The random relaxation (RARE) model describes systems with random excitations and reactions.
- Understanding anomalous statistics is crucial for complex system behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the emergence of anomalous statistics in the RARE model.
- To determine conditions leading to heavy tails in relaxation time and range.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive analysis of the RARE model.
- Derivation of closed-form analytic results.
Main Results:
- Identified conditions for anomalous statistics in relaxation time and range.
- Demonstrated emergence of heavy tails at zero and infinity.
Conclusions:
- The RARE model can exhibit anomalous statistical behaviors.
- Analytic results precisely define the emergence of heavy-tailed distributions.
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