Quantum phase transition of water clusters: molecular dynamics simulations with a model potential

被引:12
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作者
Shin, S [1 ]
Son, WJ [1 ]
Jang, S [1 ]
机构
[1] Seoul Natl Univ, Sch Chem, Seoul 151747, South Korea
来源
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE-THEOCHEM | 2004年 / 673卷 / 1-3期
基金
新加坡国家研究基金会;
关键词
quantum phase transition; water cluster; molecular dynamics; path integral; replica exchange method;
D O I
10.1016/j.theochem.2003.12.005
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We have performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations on water octamer clusters with a model potential (SPC/F-2). In addition to classical MD simulations, path integral MD simulations are performed to study quantum effects in the phase transitions of the system. Replica exchange method is used for efficient canonical samplings. Order parameters at various temperatures are calculated by classical and quantum simulations, respectively. It is found that the cluster exhibits quantum behavior in phase transitions around 100 K. The phase transition temperature is found to be lower by 25 K for quantum simulations, compared to the classical simulations. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:109 / 113
页数:5
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