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- We want to simulate diffusion at room temperature. Why aren't we using the $NVT$ ensemble? //Hint:// Think about how thermostats work. | - We want to simulate diffusion at room temperature. Why aren't we using the $NVT$ ensemble? //Hint:// Think about how thermostats work. | ||
- Use the provided script '' | - Use the provided script '' | ||
- | - How are temperature fluctuations expected to depend on system size? Use gnuplot' | + | - How are temperature fluctuations expected to depend on system size? Use gnuplot' |
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- We have precalculated trajectories for 64, 128 and 256 water molecules (ask your teaching assistant). Use '' | - We have precalculated trajectories for 64, 128 and 256 water molecules (ask your teaching assistant). Use '' | ||
- | - Plot the msd as a function of time on a double logarithmic scale. Can you identify different regimes? Why does the signal become noisy towards long times? | + | - Plot the msd as a function of time on a double logarithmic scale. Can you identify different regimes? Why does the signal become noisy towards long times? |
- Obtain the diffusion constant $D_{pbc}$ by fitting a line through the mean square displacement data in the range $2-10$ ps. | - Obtain the diffusion constant $D_{pbc}$ by fitting a line through the mean square displacement data in the range $2-10$ ps. | ||
- Compare against the values in Table I of the article. //Note:// We are using a slightly different force field, but the values should be of a similar magnitude. If not, check your units! | - Compare against the values in Table I of the article. //Note:// We are using a slightly different force field, but the values should be of a similar magnitude. If not, check your units! |
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