Abstract
A simple one-dimensional model is presented for the motion of a Brownian particle. It is shown how the collisions between a Brownian particle and its surrounding molecules lead to the Langevin equation, the power spectrum of the stochastic force, and the equipartition of kinetic energy.
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 1248-1252 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | American journal of physics |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- METIS-128417
- IR-80290