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  • Plasma Physics
  • Complex Systems
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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  • Electrorheological complex plasmas (ERCPs) exhibit unique behaviors under external electric fields.
  • Understanding dust grain diffusion is crucial for characterizing plasma dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of AC electric fields on diffusion coefficients in 3D strongly coupled dusty plasmas.
  • To explore the influence of plasma coupling and electric field strength on dust grain mobility.

Main Methods:

  • Equilibrium molecular dynamics (EMD) simulations were employed.
  • The Einstein relation and mean squared displacement were used to calculate diffusion coefficients.
  • Simulations covered a range of plasma coupling parameters (Γ, κ) and electric field strengths (MT).

Main Results:

  • Parallel diffusion coefficients (D║) increased with moderate electric field strengths.
  • Perpendicular diffusion coefficients (D┴) decreased with intermediate to large electric field strengths.
  • Both D║ and D┴ remained relatively constant at low electric field strengths.

Conclusions:

  • The EMD scheme is efficient for studying various states (gas-like, liquid-like, solid-like) of strongly coupled ERCPs.
  • Simulation results extend the understanding of diffusive and rheological behaviors in dusty plasmas.
  • The study provides a comprehensive analysis of electric field effects on dust particle dynamics.