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Abstract
We investigate the self-assembly (crystallisation) of particles with hard cores and isotropic, square-well interactions, using a Monte Carlo scheme to simulate overdamped Langevin dynamics. We measure correlation and response functions during the early stages of assembly, and we analyse the results using fluctuation-dissipation theorems, aiming to predict which systems will self-assemble successfully and which will get stuck in disordered states. The early-time correlation and response measurements are made before significant crystallisation has taken place, indicating that dynamical measurements are valuable in measuring a system's propensity for kinetic trapping.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6294-6303 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Soft Matter |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
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Fellowship - How Fast does Time Flow? Dynamic Behaviour in Glasses, Nano-Science and Self-Assembly
Jack, R. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/10/10 → 30/09/15
Project: Research council
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Understanding and Optimising Self-Assembly Processes
Jack, R. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
15/06/09 → 14/06/11
Project: Research council
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High Performance Computing (HPC) Facility
Chapman, S. (Manager)
University of BathFacility/equipment: Facility