Anomalous diffusion

Anomalous diffusion refers to a type of movement where particles spread out in an unusual pattern, differing from the typical random walk seen in normal diffusion. In normal diffusion, particles gradually move away from each other at a constant rate, like how a drop of ink spreads in water. However, in anomalous diffusion, particles can spread faster or slower than expected due to obstacles, interactions, or varying environments. This concept helps explain behaviors in various fields, such as biology (e.g., how proteins move in cells) and physics (e.g., how pollutants spread in different materials).