journal article·2002-08

Energetics of Brownian motors: a review

J.M.R. Parrondo, B.J. de Cisneros

Applied Physics A· Volume 75· Issue 2
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Abstract

We review the literature on the energetics of Brownian motors, distinguishing between forced ratchets, chemical motors – driven out of equilibrium by differences of chemical potential, and thermal motors – driven by temperature differences. The discussion is focused on the definition of efficiency and the compatibility between the models and the laws of thermodynamics.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics · Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis · stochastic dynamics and bifurcation

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