Entropic stochastic resonance

Phys Rev Lett. 2008 Sep 26;101(13):130602. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.101.130602. Epub 2008 Sep 25.

Abstract

We present a novel scheme for the appearance of stochastic resonance when the dynamics of a Brownian particle takes place in a confined medium. The presence of uneven boundaries, giving rise to an entropic contribution to the potential, may upon application of a periodic driving force result in an increase of the spectral amplification at an optimum value of the ambient noise level. The entropic stochastic resonance, characteristic of small-scale systems, may constitute a useful mechanism for the manipulation and control of single molecules and nanodevices.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Entropy
  • Fourier Analysis
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Stochastic Processes*