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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Statistical Mechanics

Background:

  • Particle motion experiments frequently exhibit subdiffusive behavior, deviating from standard Brownian motion.
  • Subdiffusion mechanisms include particle trapping, percolation-like structures, and the viscoelastic properties of the surrounding medium.
  • Distinguishing between trapping-based models (continuous-time random walks) and others is feasible via nonergodicity tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a statistical method for distinguishing between subdiffusion caused by percolation-like structures and viscoelasticity.
  • To provide a practical tool for analyzing particle trajectory data.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a novel statistical test focusing on the space-filling properties of particle trajectories.
  • Validated the test's feasibility and specificity using synthetic data.
  • Developed a decision-making flowchart for classifying subdiffusion types.

Main Results:

  • The proposed statistical test effectively differentiates between subdiffusion arising from percolation and viscoelasticity.
  • Synthetic data analysis confirmed the test's high feasibility and specificity.
  • The decision flowchart offers a systematic approach to subdiffusion classification.

Conclusions:

  • The developed statistical test is a valuable tool for identifying the underlying mechanisms of subdiffusion.
  • This work enhances the understanding of complex particle dynamics in various scientific fields.
  • The proposed flowchart aids researchers in accurately characterizing subdiffusion phenomena.