Simulation Algorithm That Conserves Energy and Momentum for Molecular Dynamics of Systems Driven by Switching Potentials

Jesudason, C.G. (2009) Simulation Algorithm That Conserves Energy and Momentum for Molecular Dynamics of Systems Driven by Switching Potentials. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2009. pp. 1-14. ISSN 1024-123X, DOI https://doi.org/10.1155/2009/215815.

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Abstract

Whenever there exists a crossover from one potential to another, computational problems are introduced in Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation. These problem are overcome here by an algorithm, described in detail. The algorithm is applied to a 2-body particle potential for a hysteresis loop reaction model. Extreme temperature conditions were applied to test for algorithm effectiveness by monitoring global energy, pressure and temperature discrepancies in an equilibrium system. No net rate of energy and other flows within experimental error should be observed, in addition to invariance of temperature and pressure along the MD cell for the said system. It is found that all these conditions are met only when the algorithm is applied. It is concluded that the method can easily be extended to Nonequilibrium MD (NEMD) simulations and to reactive systems with reversible, non-hysteresis loops.

Item Type:	Article
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Simulation Algorithm; Energy; Momentum; Molecular Dynamics; Switching Potentials
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Department of Chemistry
Depositing User:	Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited:	07 Jul 2017 04:22
Last Modified:	07 Jul 2017 04:24
URI:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/17460

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