Stochastic dynamics beyond the weak coupling limit: thermalization.
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چکیده
We discuss the structure and asymptotic long-time properties of coupled equations for the moments of a Brownian particle's momentum p(n)((t)) derived microscopically beyond the lowest approximation in the weak coupling parameter λ. Generalized fluctuation-dissipation relations are derived and shown to ensure convergence to thermal equilibrium to any order in λ.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics
دوره 84 6 Pt 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011