含义Meaning
布朗运动粒子的均方位移随时间线性增长(1905–1906)。这一关系被佩兰的实验验证,确立了原子、分子的真实存在并测出阿伏加德罗常数。
The mean-square displacement of a Brownian particle grows linearly with time (1905–06). Perrin’s experiments confirmed it, establishing the reality of molecules and measuring Avogadro’s number.
符号说明Symbols
| 符号Symbol | 含义 Meaning | 单位 Unit |
|---|---|---|
| \(\langle x^2\rangle\) | 均方位移mean-square displacement | m² |
| \(\lambda, \tau\) | 每步步长与每步时间(随机行走)step length and step time (random walk) | m, s |
推导Derivation
一维随机行走,每步 ±λ 概率相等,N = t/τ 步后 \(\langle x^2\rangle = N\lambda^2\)。
A 1D random walk of N = t/τ steps ±λ gives \(\langle x^2\rangle = N\lambda^2\).
与扩散方程高斯解的方差 2Dt 比较得 \(D = \lambda^2/2\tau\)。
Matching the Gaussian variance 2Dt gives \(D = \lambda^2/2\tau\).
三维各方向独立,方差相加得 6Dt。
In 3D the variances add to 6Dt.
适用条件与局限Assumptions & limitations
适用于正常扩散;拥挤环境(细胞内、聚合物网络)中可出现反常扩散 \(\langle x^2\rangle \propto t^\alpha\)。
Normal diffusion; crowded media can show anomalous diffusion.
例题Worked example
蔗糖在水中 D = 5.2×10⁻¹⁰ m²/s:1 s 扩散约 √(6Dt) = 56 μm;扩散 1 cm 则需约 9 小时。
Sucrose in water travels ~56 μm in 1 s but needs ~9 h for 1 cm.