Dynamical equivalence between resonant translocation of a polymer chain and diversity-induced resonance

  • 0National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Akadeemia Tee 23, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia.

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Summary

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Heterogeneity in networks drives collective synchronized oscillations, revealing a resonance phenomenon. This finding offers a mechanical analog for understanding complex oscillatory behaviors in diverse systems.

Area Of Science

  • Complex systems
  • Nonlinear dynamics
  • Statistical physics

Background

  • Networks of heterogeneous oscillators can exhibit collective synchronized oscillations.
  • Individual oscillator diversity is a key factor driving this synchronization phenomenon.
  • This synchronization may be linked to a resonance response within the network.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate how heterogeneity influences the emergence of oscillatory regimes in networks.
  • To elucidate the physical mechanisms underlying resonance in heterogeneous oscillator networks.
  • To establish a connection between collective oscillations and polymer diffusion models.

Main Methods

  • Analysis of heterogeneous oscillator networks.
  • Theoretical modeling of oscillatory dynamics.
  • Comparison with models of resonant translocation in polymer diffusion.

Main Results

  • Heterogeneity is confirmed as the primary driver for collective oscillations.
  • The resonance response in these networks shares physical principles with resonant translocation.
  • A mechanical analog is identified for understanding network oscillations.

Conclusions

  • The study clarifies the role of heterogeneity in generating synchronized oscillations.
  • A novel physical analogy links network dynamics to polymer physics.
  • This provides a new framework for interpreting collective phenomena in complex systems.

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