Physics – Condensed Matter – Statistical Mechanics
Scientific paper
2002-10-09
Europhysics Letters 60, 227-233 (2002)
Physics
Condensed Matter
Statistical Mechanics
For related work see http://www.helbing.org
Scientific paper
10.1209/epl/i2002-00342-y
According to empirical observations, some pattern formation phenomena in driven many-particle systems are more pronounced in the presence of a certain noise level. We investigate this phenomenon of fluctuation-driven ordering with a cellular automaton model of interactive motion in space and find an optimal noise strength, while order breaks down at high(er) fluctuation levels. Additionally, we discuss the phenomenon of noise- and drift-induced self-organization in systems that would show disorder in the absence of fluctuations. In the future, related studies may have applications to the control of many-particle systems such as the efficient separation of particles. The rather general formulation of our model in the spirit of game theory may allow to shed some light on several different kinds of noise-induced ordering phenomena observed in physical, chemical, biological, and socio-economic systems (e.g., attractive and repulsive agglomeration, or segregation).
Helbing Dirk
Platkowski Tadeusz
No associations
LandOfFree
Drift- or Fluctuation-Induced Ordering and Self-Organization in Driven Many-Particle Systems does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Drift- or Fluctuation-Induced Ordering and Self-Organization in Driven Many-Particle Systems, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Drift- or Fluctuation-Induced Ordering and Self-Organization in Driven Many-Particle Systems will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-204522