Equilibrium free-energy differences from nonequilibrium measurements: A master-equation approach

Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics

Volumn 56, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 5018-5035

  Jarzynski, C ^a  

^a LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

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EID: 4244116139     PISSN: 1063651X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevE.56.5018     Document Type: Article

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