A theory for diffusion-controlled reactions within nonequilibrium steady states

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Auteurs principaux: Moon, Seokjin, Limmer, David T.
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author Moon, Seokjin
Limmer, David T.
author_facet Moon, Seokjin
Limmer, David T.
contents We study diffusion-controlled processes in nonequilibrium steady states, where standard rate theory assumptions break down. Using transition path theory, we generalize the relations between reactive probability fluxes and measures of the rate of the reaction. Stochastic thermodynamics analysis reveals how work constrains the enhancement of rates relative to their equilibrium values. An analytically solvable ion pairing model under a strong electric field illustrates and validates our approach and theory. These findings provide deeper insights into diffusion-controlled reaction dynamics beyond equilibrium.
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spellingShingle A theory for diffusion-controlled reactions within nonequilibrium steady states
Moon, Seokjin
Limmer, David T.
Chemical Physics
Statistical Mechanics
We study diffusion-controlled processes in nonequilibrium steady states, where standard rate theory assumptions break down. Using transition path theory, we generalize the relations between reactive probability fluxes and measures of the rate of the reaction. Stochastic thermodynamics analysis reveals how work constrains the enhancement of rates relative to their equilibrium values. An analytically solvable ion pairing model under a strong electric field illustrates and validates our approach and theory. These findings provide deeper insights into diffusion-controlled reaction dynamics beyond equilibrium.
title A theory for diffusion-controlled reactions within nonequilibrium steady states
topic Chemical Physics
Statistical Mechanics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.22623