Author： Samanta H.S. Bhattacharjee J.K.
Publisher： Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISSN： 0141-1594
Source： Phase Transitions: A Multinational Journal, Vol.77, Iss.8-10, 2004-08, pp. : 747-765
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Abstract
We discuss the approach to equilibrium of systems governed by the Fokker-Planck equation. In particular, we focus on problems involving barrier penetration and the associated Kramers time. We also describe the connection between stochastic processes and quantum mechanics.
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