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  • Statistical physics
  • Nonlinear dynamics
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Anomalous diffusion is prevalent in nonlinear dynamical systems and biological active transport.
  • Characterized by ⟨|x(t)|(q)⟩ ∼ tqν(q) with a nonlinear spectrum ν(q) ≠ const.
  • Existing models often rely on concepts like the central limit theorem.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between strong anomalous diffusion and infinite covariant densities.
  • To elucidate the role of non-normalizable distribution functions in describing asymptotic states.
  • To establish infinite covariant densities as a complementary concept to the central limit theorem for open systems.

Main Methods:

  • A stochastic approach was employed.
  • Analysis focused on the asymptotic states of nonlinear dynamical systems.
  • Investigated systems exhibiting multifractal anomalous diffusion.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a direct link between strong anomalous diffusion and infinite covariant densities.
  • Showed that asymptotic states in these systems are described by non-normalizable distribution functions.
  • Identified infinite covariant densities as crucial for the statistical description of open systems.

Conclusions:

  • Infinite covariant densities are fundamental to understanding multifractal anomalous diffusion.
  • This concept provides a statistical framework complementary to the central limit theorem.
  • The findings are applicable to diverse nonlinear systems and biological transport phenomena.