Intermittent random walks under stochastic resetting

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Abstract

We analyze a one-dimensional intermittent random walk on an unbounded domain in the presence of stochastic resetting. In this process, the walker alternates between local intensive search, diffusion, and rapid ballistic relocations in which it does not react to the target. We demonstrate that Poissonian resetting leads to the existence of a non-equilibrium steady state. We calculate the distribution of the first arrival time to a target along with its mean and show the existence of an optimal reset rate. In particular, we prove that the initial condition of the walker, i.e., either starting diffusely or relocating, can significantly affect the long-time properties of the search process. Moreover, we demonstrate the presence of distinct parameter regimes for the global optimization of the mean first arrival time when ballistic and diffusive movements are in direct competition.

Original languageEnglish
Article number034103
Number of pages11
JournalPhysical Review E
Volume109
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Mar 2024

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