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Fractional diffusion equation and Green function approach: Exact solutions

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  • Lenzi, E.K.
  • Mendes, R.S.
  • Gonçalves, G.
  • Lenzi, M.K.
  • da Silva, L.R.

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We investigate the solutions of a fractional diffusion equation with radial symmetry by using the Green function approach and by taking the N-dimensional case into account. In our analysis, a spatial time-dependent diffusion coefficient is considered, i.e., D(r,t)=Dtδ-1r-θ/Γ(α). The presence of external forces F(r)=Krε with ε=-1-θ and F(r)=-kr+Krε is also taken into account. In particular, we discuss the results obtained by employing boundary conditions defined on a finite interval, and afterwards the analysis is extended to a semi-infinite interval. Finally, we also discuss a rich class of diffusive processes that can be obtained from the results presented in this work.

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  • Lenzi, E.K. & Mendes, R.S. & Gonçalves, G. & Lenzi, M.K. & da Silva, L.R., 2006. "Fractional diffusion equation and Green function approach: Exact solutions," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 360(2), pages 215-226.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:phsmap:v:360:y:2006:i:2:p:215-226
    DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2005.06.073
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