On the Asymptotic Convergence of the Transient and Steady State Fluctuation Theorems

Abstract

Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations are used to demonstrate the asymptotic convergence of the Transient and Steady State forms of the Fluctuation Theorem. In the case of planar Poiseuille flow, we find that the Transient form, valid for all times, converges to the Steady State form on microscopic time scales. Further, we find that the time of convergence for the two Theorems coincides with the time required for satisfaction of the asymptotic Steady State Fluctuation Theorem. PACS numbers: 05.20.-y, 05.70.Ln, 47.10.+g, 47.40.-n

8 pages, submitted to Phys Rev Letts

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