We have analyzed the phenomenon of stochastic resonance in a double well potential driven by a colored non Gaussian noise. Using a path-integral approach we have obtained a consistent Markovian approximation that enables us to get, through the two state theory, analytical expressions for the...

We study a one-dimensional FitzHugh-like model showing Wenckebach rhythms. We analyze both, the role of the excitation period and the size of the necrotic defect (that is zones with no reaction terms) on the firing number (a well-known evolution parameter). This analysis shows that some...

We present a cellular automata model developed to study the evolution of an infectivity nucleus in several conditions and for two kinds of epidemiologically different diseases. We analyse the role of the model parameters, concerning the epidemiological and demographic aspects of the problem, and...

Previous works have shown that time asymmetric forcing on the one hand, as well as non-Gaussian noises on the other, can separately enhance the efficiency and current of a Brownian motor. Here, we study the result of subjecting a Brownian motor to both effects simultaneously. Our results have...

Here we present a study of stochastic resonance (SR) in an extended FitzHugh–Nagumo system with a field dependent activator diffusion. We show that the system response (here measured through the output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)) is enhanced due to the particular form of the non-homogeneous...

We study the dynamics of a system of particles diffusing in a fluctuating medium: a lattice which can be in two states, with transitions among them induced by a combination of a periodic deterministic and a stochastic process. We characterize the problem studying the mean first passage time...

In order to study the effect of partially reflective (albedo) boundary conditions on pattern formation and stability in reaction-diffusion systems, we have analyzed an exactly soluble model of an electrothermal instability: the Ballast resistor. The present results allow a continuous...

We present an analytical study of the enhancement of the signal-to-noise ratio in a monostable non-harmonic potential. We make use of the exact expression for the diffusion propagator obtained in a previous work, finding a monotonically increasing response with the noise amplitude. On the other...

Recent studies on Brownian motors driven by colored non-Gaussian noises have shown that the departure of the noise distribution from Gaussian behavior induces an enhancement of its current and efficiency. Here, we discuss some new aspects of this phenomenon focusing on some analytical results...

We have recently shown that a stochastic driving in an opinion spreading model has a tremendous impact on the system dynamics, spontaneously leading to system's agents which are analogous to Galam's contrarians. We have analyzed the existence of stochastic resonance phenomena in this social...