Abstract
We have investigated the validity of the fluctuation-dissipation theorem (FDT) and the applicability of the concept of effective temperature in a number of non-equilibrium soft glassy materials. Using a combination of passive and active microrheology to measure displacement fluctuations and the mechanical response function of probe particles embedded in the materials, we have directly tested the validity of the FDT. Our results show no violation of the FDT over several decades in frequency (1-10
Original language | English |
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Article number | 20006 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Europhysics Letters |
Volume | 84 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Oct 2008 |