Three-dimensional rotational Langevin dynamics and the Lebwohl-Lasher model
Abstract
We introduce a new scheme for molecular-dynamics simulation of three-dimensional systems exhibiting rotational motions. The procedure is based on the Langevin dynamics method. Our paper is focused on the Lebwohl-Lasher model in order to simulate the isotropic-nematic transition of liquid crystals. In contrast to previous dynamic approximations, our approach allows one to reproduce well the isotropic phase of these systems.
- Publication:
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Physical Review E
- Pub Date:
- April 2001
- DOI:
- 10.1103/PhysRevE.63.042701
- Bibcode:
- 2001PhRvE..63d2701G
- Keywords:
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- 64.70.Md;
- 83.10.Mj;
- Transitions in liquid crystals;
- Molecular dynamics Brownian dynamics