Carusela, M.F.; Fendrik, A.J.; Romanelli, L. - In: Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications 388 (2009) 19, pp. 4017-4024
In this paper we discuss the dynamics and transport properties of a massive particle in a ratchet type potential immersed in a dissipative environment. The directional currents and characteristics of the motion are studied as the specific frictional coefficient varies, finding that the...