Feedback control in a collective flashing ratchet

Details Feedback control in a collective flashing ratchet Feedback control in a collective flashing ratchet

2004-02-27

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0402680v2

Phys. Rev. Lett. 93, 040603 (2004)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Statistical Mechanics

LaTeX, 4 pages, 4 figures, improved version to appear in Phys. Rev. Lett

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.040603

An ensemble of Brownian particles in a feedback controlled flashing ratchet is studied. The ratchet potential is switched on and off depending on the position of the particles, with the aim of maximizing the current. We study in detail a protocol which maximizes the instant velocity of the center of mass of the ensemble at any time. This protocol is optimal for one particle and performs better than any periodic flashing for ensembles of moderate size, whereas is defeated by a random or periodic switching for large ensembles.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Feedback control in a collective flashing ratchet 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 Feedback control in a collective flashing ratchet, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Feedback control in a collective flashing ratchet will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-294021