Simple generalization of Kramers theory to finite barrier height in spatial diffusion regime

Abstract

Motivated by the escape process at low reduced barrier heights (measured in units of kBT) is still a stationary one, the Kramers theoretical method in spatial diffusion regime should be applicable to this process. The Kramers theory is generalized to finite barrier height in a simple manner. The integration constant is redetermined by introducing metastable equilibrium state concept and continuous condition of the probability at the joint point of the potential barrier and potential well. The parabolic barrier with local frequency is replaced by a parabolic barrier with nonlocal frequency. The modified Kramers theory is confirmed by a cubic potential case. The maximal relative error in the spatial diffusion regime is less than 3% for the applied parameters.