Kubo Fluctuation Relations in the Generalized Elastic Model

Abstract EN

The generalized elastic model encompasses several linear stochastic models describing the dynamics of polymers, membranes, rough surfaces, and fluctuating interfaces.

In this paper we show that the Fractional Langevin Equation (FLE) is a suitable framework for the study of the tracer (probe) particle dynamics, when an external force acts only on a single point x→⋆ (tagged probe) belonging to the system.

With the help of the Fox function formalism we study the scaling behaviour of the noise- and force-propagators for large and short times (distances).

We show that the Kubo fluctuation relations are exactly fulfilled when a time periodic force is exerted on the tagged probe.

Most importantly, by studying the large and low frequency behaviour of the complex mobility we illustrate surprising nontrivial physical scenarios.

Our analysis shows that the system splits into two distinct regions whose size depends on the applied frequency, characterized by very different response to the periodic perturbation exerted, both in the phase shift and in the amplitude.