Rigorous derivation of the long-time asymptotics for reversible binding

Using an iterative solution in Laplace-Fourier space, we supply a rigorous mathematical proof for the long-time asymptotics of reversible binding in o ne dimension. The asymptotic power law and its concentration dependent pref actor result from diffusional and many-body effects which, unlike for the c orresponding irreversible reaction and in classical chemical kinetics, play a dominant rule in shaping the approach to equilibrium.