Territory Covered by $N$ Self-Propelled Brownian Agents in 2 dimensions
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Abstract
We consider the problem of the territory covered by $N$ non-interacting self-propelled Brownian agents where self-propulsion is modeled by a non-linear friction term in the Langevin-like equations of motion for each agent. Our study generalizes, to a continuous time and space description, the well known problem of the territory explored by $N$ Random Walkers [1]. Numerical and analytical approaches are presented to exhibit the effects of self-propulsion on the many independent agents exploring two dimensional homogenous regions. Our results may have a wide range of applications in a variaty of non-equilibrium systems. \\[4pt] [1] L Hernan et al. Territory covered by $N$ diffusing particles. Nature 355, 423-426 (1992).
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Authors
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Francisco J. Sevilla
Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Apdo. Postal 20-364, 01000, Mexico D.F., Mexico, Instituto de F\'isica, UNAM
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Luis Alberto G\'omez Nava
Instituto de F\'isica, UNAM