Nonextensive Thermostatistics Research Articles

Coherent states for generalized uncertainty relations as Tsallis probability amplitudes: New route to nonextensive thermostatistics

Coherent states for generalized uncertainty relations as Tsallis probability amplitudes: New route to nonextensive thermostatistics

Coherent states for generalized uncertainty relations and their cosmological implications

We study coherent states associated with a generalized uncertainty principle (GUP). Our particular focus is on the negative deformation parameter β. We show that the ensuing coherent state can be identified with Tsallis’ probability amplitude with the non-extensivity parameter q being a monotonically increasing function of β. Furthermore, for β < 0, we reformulate the GUP in terms of a one-parameter class of Tsallis entropy based uncertainty relations, which are again saturated by the GUP coherent states. We argue that this combination of coherent states with Tsallis entropy offers a natural conceptual framework allowing to study the quasi-classical regime of GUP in terms of non-extensive thermostatistics. We bolster this claim by discussing a generalization of Verlinde’s entropic force and the ensuing implications in the late-inflation epoch. The corresponding dependence of the β parameter on the cosmological time is derived for the reheating epoch. The obtained β is consistent with both values predicted by string-theory models and the naturalness principle.

Baryogenesis in non-extensive Tsallis Cosmology

Non-extensive Tsallis thermostatistics is a widespread paradigm to describe large-scale gravitational systems. In this work we use Tsallis Cosmology to study thermodynamic gravity and derive modified Friedmann equations. We show that corrections induced by non-extensivity affect the Hubble function evolution during the radiation-dominated epoch. In turn, this leads to non-trivial modifications of the mass density and pressure content of the Universe, which provide a viable mechanism allowing for baryogenesis, even in the presence of the standard interaction between the Ricci scalar and baryon current. By demanding consistency with current observational bounds on baryogenesis, we constrain Tsallis δ parameter to be |δ−1|≃10−3. Based on the recently established connection between Tsallis thermostatistics and the quantum gravitational generalization of the uncertainty principle at Planck scale (GUP), we finally show that this bound is in agreement with the estimation of the GUP parameter predicted by many quantum gravity models.

Decoherence limit of quantum systems obeying generalized uncertainty principle: New paradigm for Tsallis thermostatistics

The generalized uncertainty principle (GUP) is a phenomenological model whose purpose is to account for a minimal length scale (e.g., Planck scale or characteristic inverse-mass scale in effective quantum description) in quantum systems. In this Letter, we study possible observational effects of GUP systems in their decoherence domain. We first derive coherent states associated to GUP and unveil that in the momentum representation they coincide with Tsallis' probability amplitudes, whose non-extensivity parameter $q$ monotonically increases with the GUP deformation parameter $\beta$. Secondly, for $\beta < 0$ (i.e., $q < 1$), we show that, due to Bekner-Babenko inequality, the GUP is fully equivalent to information-theoretic uncertainty relations based on Tsallis-entropy-power. Finally, we invoke the Maximal Entropy principle known from estimation theory to reveal connection between the quasi-classical (decoherence) limit of GUP-related quantum theory and non-extensive thermostatistics of Tsallis. This might provide an exciting paradigm in a range of fields from quantum theory to analog gravity. For instance, in some quantum gravity theories, such as conformal gravity, aforementioned quasi-classical regime has relevant observational consequences. We discuss some of the implications.

Nonextensive Tsallis statistics in Unruh effect for Dirac neutrinos

Flavor mixing of quantum fields was found to be responsible for the breakdown of the thermality of Unruh effect. Recently, this result was revisited in the context of nonextensive Tsallis thermostatistics, showing that the emergent vacuum condensate can still be featured as a thermal-like bath, provided that the underlying statistics is assumed to obey Tsallis prescription. This was analyzed explicitly for bosons. Here we extend this study to Dirac fermions and in particular to neutrinos. Working in the relativistic approximation, we provide an effective description of the modified Unruh spectrum in terms of the q-generalized Tsallis statistics, the q-entropic index being dependent on the mixing parameters sin theta and Delta m. As opposed to bosons, we find q>1, which is indicative of the subadditivity regime of Tsallis entropy. An intuitive understanding of this result is discussed in relation to the nontrivial entangled structure exhibited by the quantum vacuum for mixed fields, combined with the Pauli exclusion principle.

Tsallis statistics and generalized uncertainty principle

It has been argued that non-Gaussian statistics provide a natural framework to investigate semiclassical effects in the context of Planck-scale deformations of the Heisenberg uncertainty relation. Here we substantiate this point by considering the Unruh effect as a specific playground. By working in the realm of quantum field theory, we reformulate the derivation of the modified Unruh effect from the generalized uncertainty principle (GUP) in the language of the nonextensive Tsallis thermostatistics. We find a nontrivial monotonic relation between the nonextensivity index q and the GUP deformation parameter beta , which generalizes an earlier result obtained in quantum mechanics. We then extend our analysis to black hole thermodynamics. We preliminarily discuss our outcome in the broader context of an effective description of Planck-scale gravitational physics based on Tsallis theory.

Thermodynamics from first principles: Correlations and nonextensivity.

The standard formulation of thermostatistics, being based on the Boltzmann-Gibbs distribution and logarithmic Shannon entropy, describes idealized uncorrelated systems with extensive energies and short-range interactions. In this Rapid Communication, we use the fundamental principles of ergodicity (via Liouville's theorem), the self-similarity of correlations, and the existence of the thermodynamic limit to derive generalized forms of the equilibrium distribution for long-range-interacting systems. Significantly, our formalism provides a justification for the well-studied nonextensive thermostatistics characterized by the Tsallis distribution, which it includes as a special case. We also give the complementary maximum entropy derivation of the same distributions by constrained maximization of the Gibbs-Shannon entropy. The consistency between the ergodic and maximum entropy approaches clarifies the use of the latter in the study of correlations and nonextensive thermodynamics.

MOND and cosmological issues from entropic gravity and nonextensive thermostatistics correspondence

It is an old idea to realize Einstein's equations as a thermodynamical equation of state. Hence, to understand the actual role of the holographic screen is a very relevant issue. In this letter we have analyzed the entropy as a function of the holographic screen in some different scenarios and calculated a modified Newton's gravitational law for each one of them. We have also disclosed the modified Newtonian dynamics (MOND) from Verlinde's ideas. Besides, we have calculated some cosmological elements using the same concepts.

Nonlinear Wave Equations Related to Nonextensive Thermostatistics

We advance two nonlinear wave equations related to the nonextensive thermostatistical formalism based upon the power-law nonadditive S q entropies. Our present contribution is in line with recent developments, where nonlinear extensions inspired on the q-thermostatistical formalism have been proposed for the Schroedinger, Klein–Gordon, and Dirac wave equations. These previously introduced equations share the interesting feature of admitting q-plane wave solutions. In contrast with these recent developments, one of the nonlinear wave equations that we propose exhibits real q-Gaussian solutions, and the other one admits exponential plane wave solutions modulated by a q-Gaussian. These q-Gaussians are q-exponentials whose arguments are quadratic functions of the space and time variables. The q-Gaussians are at the heart of nonextensive thermostatistics. The wave equations that we analyze in this work illustrate new possible dynamical scenarios leading to time-dependent q-Gaussians. One of the nonlinear wave equations considered here is a wave equation endowed with a nonlinear potential term, and can be regarded as a nonlinear Klein–Gordon equation. The other equation we study is a nonlinear Schroedinger-like equation.

Dissipative effects in nonlinear Klein-Gordon dynamics

We consider dissipation in a recently proposed nonlinear Klein-Gordon dynamics that admits exact time-dependent solutions of the power-law form , involving the q-exponential function naturally arising within the nonextensive thermostatistics (, with ). These basic solutions behave like free particles, complying, for all values of q, with the de Broglie-Einstein relations , and satisfying a dispersion law corresponding to the relativistic energy-momentum relation . The dissipative effects explored here are described by an evolution equation that can be regarded as a nonlinear generalization of the celebrated telegraph equation, unifying within one single theoretical framework the nonlinear Klein-Gordon equation, a nonlinear Schrödinger equation, and the power-law diffusion (porous-media) equation. The associated dynamics exhibits physically appealing traveling solutions of the q-plane wave form with a complex frequency ω and a q-Gaussian square modulus profile.

Non-extensive thermostatistics approach to metal melting entropy

A generalized Mott relation of metal melting entropy is derived by means of non-extensive solid and liquid quantum entropy that we calculate from grand partition functions of the localized ordered quantum solid and of the disordered quantum Boltzmann liquid. For each of the 18 elements considered, the entropic parameter qm, depending on particle correlations, is deduced such that a better agreement is obtained between calculated non-extensive metal melting entropy and available experimental data. The non-extensive entropic parameter makes the difference between normal and anomalous metals. Therefore, those elements not reported here should also belong to one of the two classes. Possible applications to condensed matter, Earth, and other solar planets seismology are mentioned.

Investigation of nucleation and grain growth in 2-dimensional systems by using generalized Monte Carlo simulations

In this study, nucleation and grain growth was studied by using 2-dimensional generalized Monte Carlo simulations and experiments. As an attempt to improve the JMAK model, we proposed a new differential equation to be able to model nucleation and growth phenomena using nonextensive thermostatistics. One of the reasons that we would like to perform generalized Monte Carlo simulations in studying of nucleation and grain growth phenomena is that the generalized Monte Carlo algorithm was shown to be more effective than the standard Monte Carlo algorithm and also than the standard Molecular Dynamic algorithm in locating the minimum energy configuration. Therefore, for a given temperature, the fact that a configuration of the system with lower energy could be obtained by using the generalized Monte Carlo simulation means that a different textural configuration of grain growth could be also expected. In this respect, it is possible to say that the nonextensive statistics might be an appropriate tool in studying of nucleation and growth phenomena.

Some properties of generalized Fisher information in the context of nonextensive thermostatistics

We present two extended forms of Fisher information that fit well in the context of nonextensive thermostatistics. We show that there exists an interplay between these generalized Fisher information, the generalized q-Gaussian distributions and the q-entropies. The minimum of the generalized Fisher information among distributions with a fixed moment, or with a fixed q-entropy is attained, in both cases, by a generalized q-Gaussian distribution. This complements the fact that the q-Gaussians maximize the q-entropies subject to a moment constraint, and yields new variational characterizations of the generalizedq-Gaussians. We show that the generalized Fisher information naturally pop up in the expression of the time derivative of the q-entropies, for distributions satisfying a certain nonlinear heat equation. This result includes as a particular case the classical de Bruijn identity. Then we study further properties of the generalized Fisher information and of their minimization. We show that, though non additive, the generalized Fisher information of a combined system is upper bounded. In the case of mixing, we show that the generalized Fisher information is convex for q≥1. Finally, we show that the minimization of the generalized Fisher information subject to moment constraints satisfies a Legendre structure analog to the Legendre structure of thermodynamics.

Analysis of residual spectra and the monopole spectrum for 3 K blackbody radiation by means of non-extensive thermostatistics

We analyze residual spectra of 3 K blackbody radiation (CMB) using non-extensive thermostatistics with a parameter q−1. The limits of |q−1|<1.2×10−5 and the temperature fluctuation |δT|<(1.6–4.3)×10−5 are smaller than those by Tsallis et al. Moreover, analyzing the monopole spectrum by a formula including the chemical potential μ, we obtain the limits |q−1|<2.3×10−5 and |μ|<1.6×10−4. |q−1| is comparable with the Sunyaev–Zeldovich effect y.

Electrochemical study of copper chloride complexes in the RTIL 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide

The electrochemistry of copper(I) and copper(II) chloride complexes in the RTIL 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, BMPTf2N, has been studied with constant current electrolysis and cyclic staircase voltammetry at temperatures between 21.0 and 96.0°C and in different concentrations of chloride. The chloride concentration was controlled by addition of 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium chloride, BMPCl. An important finding is the evidence of a three-coordinated complex, Cu(I)Cl32− which has not been found in organic chloroaluminates without a significant increase in temperature. Two Cu(I) species were found at molar ratios of [Cl−]/[Cu]<4. The kinetic parameters for the quasi-reversible Cu(I)–Cu(II) electron transfer were obtained with non-linear fitting. Successful fits required that the charge transfer coefficients for the reduction of Cu(II) (α) and oxidation of Cu(I) (β) did not sum up to unity, i.e. α+β≠1. This result was interpreted using Tsallis non-extensive thermostatistics.

On a (β, q)-generalized Fisher information and inequalities involving q-Gaussian distributions

In the present paper, we would like to draw attention to a possible generalized Fisher information that fits well in the formalism of nonextensive thermostatistics. This generalized Fisher information is defined for densities on \documentclass[12pt]{minimal}\begin{document}$\mathbb {R}^{n}.$\end{document}Rn. Just as the maximum Rényi or Tsallis entropy subject to an elliptic moment constraint is a generalized q-Gaussian, we show that the minimization of the generalized Fisher information also leads a generalized q-Gaussian. This yields a generalized Cramér-Rao inequality. In addition, we show that the generalized Fisher information naturally pops up in a simple inequality that links the generalized entropies, the generalized Fisher information, and an elliptic moment. Finally, we give an extended Stam inequality. In this series of results, the extremal functions are the generalized q-Gaussians. Thus, these results complement the classical characterization of the generalized q-Gaussian and introduce a generalized Fisher information as a new information measure in nonextensive thermostatistics.

On generalisations of the log-Normal distribution by means of a new product definition in the Kapteyn process

We discuss the modification of the Kapteyn multiplicative process using the q-product of Borges [E.P. Borges, A possible deformed algebra and calculus inspired in nonextensive thermostatistics, Physica A 340 (2004) 95]. Depending on the value of the index q a generalisation of the log-Normal distribution is yielded. Namely, the distribution increases the tail for small (when q<1) or large (when q>1) values of the variable upon analysis. The usual log-Normal distribution is retrieved when q=1, which corresponds to the traditional Kapteyn multiplicative process. The main statistical features of this distribution as well as related random number generators and tables of quantiles of the Kolmogorov–Smirnov distance are presented. Finally, we illustrate the validity of this scenario by describing a set of variables of biological and financial origin.

Intensive variables in the framework of the non-extensive thermostatistics

By assuming an appropriate energy composition law between two systems governed by the same non-extensive entropy, we revisit the definitions of temperature and pressure, arising from the zeroth principle of thermodynamics, in a manner consistent with the thermostatistics structure of the theory. We show that the definitions of these quantities are sensitive to the composition law of entropy and internal energy governing the system. In this way, we can clarify some questions raised about the possible introduction of intensive variables in the context of non-extensive statistical mechanics.

A social discounting model based on Tsallis’ statistics

Social decision making (e.g. social discounting and social preferences) has been attracting attention in economics, econophysics, social physics, behavioral psychology, and neuroeconomics. This paper proposes a novel social discounting model based on the deformed algebra developed in the Tsallis’ non-extensive thermostatistics. Furthermore, it is suggested that this model can be utilized to quantify the degree of consistency in social discounting in humans and analyze the relationships between behavioral tendencies in social discounting and other-regarding economic decision making under game-theoretic conditions. Future directions in the application of the model to studies in econophysics, neuroeconomics, and social physics, as well as real-world problems such as the supply of live organ donations, are discussed.

A Study for Boronizing Process within Nonextensive Thermostatistics

In this study, diffusion mechanism of the boronizing process of AISI 1040 has been investigated. A nonlinear diffusion equation, which was proposed earlier, has been employed and compared with the experimental data. An interesting property of the diffusion equation used here is that it establishes a connection between the diffusion process and nonextensivity. The theoretical model also exhibits a possible connection between the exponents appeared in the differential equation and the entropic index. In this manner, the possible effects of nonextensivity on the boronizing process have been shown theoretically. We believe that a diffusion equation based on the nonextensive formalism is first applied to the boronizing process in literature.