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Brownian Ratchet: 2D Flashing Potential

Overdamped Brownian particles in an asymmetric sawtooth potential that switches on and off, producing net drift.

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Overdamped Brownian particles in an asymmetric sawtooth potential that switches on and off, producing net drift.

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Overdamped Brownian particles in an asymmetric sawtooth potential that switches on and off, producing net drift.

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