The Art of Molecular Dynamics Simulation

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The book describes the extremely powerful techniques of molecular-dynamics (MD) simulation. It contains recipes in the form of complete computer-simulation codes for a wide variety of classical atomistic models, along with clear explanations of the statistical mechanics, applied mathematics, and programming needed to understand and implement them. The volume is organized as a series of case studies that take the reader through each of the steps from formulating the problem, developing the necessary software, and then using the programs to make actual measurements. Case studies are backed up by extensive references to the literature. The book begins with the simplest case of basic molecular dynamics, a soft-disk fluid. Later chapters extend the basic model in various directions, deal with various types of measurements, improve the computational methods, and introduce new models for more complex problems. These chapters also discuss the methodology for simulating monatomic systems and focus on measuring the thermodynamic and structural properties of systems in equilibrium. Consideration is given to the dynamical properties of equilibrium systems, including transport coefficients and the correlation functions that characterize space- and time-dependent properties. Chapters are devoted to the study of systems under constant temperature and pressure and the dynamics of rigid systems; flexible molecules are also discussed, including the use of angle and torsion forces and the application of bond-length constraints. The next chapters cover the Ewald sum (applied to dipolar systems); three-body forces; and hard-sphere simulations. Finally there are two chapters which contain the atomistic approach to fluid dynamics and algorithms for parallel and vector supercomputers. This second edition has been extensively revised and enlarged. It contains a substantial amount of new material and the software used in the case studies has been completely rewritten. The book will serve as an introduction to the subject for beginners and as a reference manual for the more experienced practitioner.




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