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1Laboratoire de Physique de l'École Normale Supérieure, CNRS, ENS and PSL University, Sorbonne Université, Université de Paris, 75005 Paris, France.
Physical Review. E
|February 23, 2022
Summary
This study analyzes particle diffusion with rank-based interactions. We mapped attractive interactions to a quantum model, revealing stationary states and decay rates dependent on initial conditions.
Area of Science:
- Statistical Mechanics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mathematical Physics
Background:
- Particle diffusion is fundamental in statistical mechanics.
- Understanding many-body interactions is crucial for complex systems.
- Rank-dependent forces introduce unique dynamics not seen in simpler models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the diffusion of N particles in 1D with rank-proportional drift.
- To analyze the behavior of attractive (self-gravitating) and repulsive cases.
- To derive stationary properties and decay rates to equilibrium.
Main Methods:
- Mapping the attractive case to the Lieb-Liniger quantum model.
- Analyzing the Burgers equation for the rank field.
- Utilizing Coulomb gas methods for large N equilibrium analysis.
Main Results:
- Obtained stationary time correlations, return probabilities, and decay rates for the attractive case.
- Derived the stationary density in an external potential for the repulsive case.
- Found that the decay rate to steady state in the attractive case depends on initial conditions for slow spatial decay.
Conclusions:
- The Lieb-Liniger mapping provides exact solutions for stationary properties.
- The Burgers equation offers insights into the rank field dynamics.
- Initial condition sensitivity in decay rates highlights non-trivial relaxation dynamics in self-gravitating systems.
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