Collisions Enhance Self-Diffusion in Odd-Diffusive Systems
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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 language | English |
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| Article number | 090601 |
| Journal | Physical review letters |
| Volume | 129 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Aug 2022 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
| PubMed | 36083684 |
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