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Homotopy analysis method for Non-Markovian processes in active matter

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Abstract

We solve the Fokker-Planck (FP) equation for active non-Markovian and quasi-Markovian processes using the homotopy analysis method, and provide analytical expressions for classic mean values as a series in time. For non-Markovian processes we show that the solution is equivalent to a Dyson series in the Fokker-Planck operator. As an example, the active particles case with color noise in an arbitrary potential is solved. Our analytical results were compared to Brownian dynamics simulations showing a good agreement.

Presenters

  • Leonardo Apaza Pilco

    Physics, Metropolitan Autonomous University

Authors

  • Leonardo Apaza Pilco

    Physics, Metropolitan Autonomous University

  • Mario Sandoval-Espinoza

    Physics, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Department of Physics, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana