Universal Non-equilibrium Response Theory Beyond Steady States
arxiv(2024)
Abstract
Fluctuation-dissipation relations elucidate the response of near-equilibrium
systems to environmental changes, with recent advances extending response
theory to non-equilibrium steady states. However, a general response theory for
systems evolving far from steady states has remained elusive. Using information
geometry of stochastic trajectory probabilities, we derive universal
thermodynamic bounds on both linear and nonlinear responses of Markov systems
to environmental changes, applicable across all non-equilibrium regimes. This
theory establishes a new paradigm in non-equilibrium statistical mechanics,
offering a unified perspective on the responsiveness of non-stationary systems
to external control and environmental changes. Applicable to systems ranging
from biological sensory processes to engineered responsive materials, our
framework paves the way for understanding and designing complex responsiveness
in far-from-equilibrium stochastic systems.
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