Collisions Enhance Self-Diffusion in Odd-Diffusive Systems

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Contributors

  • Erik Kalz - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Hidde Derk Vuijk - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Iman Abdoli - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Jens Uwe Sommer - , Chair of Theory of Polymers at Interfaces, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (Author)
  • Hartmut Löwen - , Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (Author)
  • Abhinav Sharma - , Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)

Abstract

It is generally believed that collisions of particles reduce the self-diffusion coefficient. Here we show that in odd-diffusive systems, which are characterized by diffusion tensors with antisymmetric elements, collisions surprisingly can enhance the self-diffusion. In these systems, due to an inherent curving effect, the motion of particles is facilitated, instead of hindered by collisions leading to a mutual rolling effect. Using a geometric model, we analytically predict the enhancement of the self-diffusion coefficient with increasing density. This counterintuitive behavior is demonstrated in the archetypal odd-diffusive system of Brownian particles under Lorentz force. We validate our findings by many-body Brownian dynamics simulations in dilute systems.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number090601
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume129
Issue number9
Publication statusPublished - 26 Aug 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 36083684

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