Thursday, February 8, 2024
Classical stochastic methods, part 2
The third day is dedicated to the presentation of the theoretical and numerical tools needed to computer dynamic properties of complex system employing a stochastic approach. Students will learn how to parametrize and solve simple stochastic equations.
| Schedule | Activity | Description |
| 8:30-10:00 | Lesson 3 – Module 1 | Fokker-Planck and Smoluchowski equations, equilibrium distribution, correlation functions, non-equilibrium stationay state dynamics with application to molecular motors. (D. Frezzato) |
| 10:00-10:45 | Coffee break | |
| 10:45-12:15 | Lesson 3 – Module 2 | Numerical treatment of stochastic models, theory of linear responses. (A. Polimeno) |
| 12:30 | Social lunch | “Vecchia Padova” restaurant |
| 14:30-16:00 | Exercise 3 | Numerical solution of 1D Smoluchoski equations. (A. Polimeno, M. Zerbetto) |
| 16:30-18:00 | Independent exercises and discussion |