Population heterogeneity in the fractional master equation, ensemble self-reinforcement, and strong memory effects

Sergei Fedotov, Daniel Han

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Abstract

We formulate a fractional master equation in continuous time with random transition probabilities across the population of random walkers such that the effective underlying random walk exhibits ensemble self-reinforcement. The population heterogeneity generates a random walk with conditional transition probabilities that increase with the number of steps taken previously (self-reinforcement). Through this, we establish the connection between random walks with a heterogeneous ensemble and those with strong memory where the transition probability depends on the entire history of steps. We find the ensemble-averaged solution of the fractional master equation through subordination involving the fractional Poisson process counting the number of steps at a given time and the underlying discrete random walk with self-reinforcement. We also find the exact solution for the variance which exhibits superdiffusion even as the fractional exponent tends to 1.
Original languageEnglish
Article number034115
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
Volume107
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Mar 2023

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