The quantum mechanics of cluster melting

Thomas L. Beck; J. D. Doll; David L. Freeman

doi:10.1063/1.456687

The quantum mechanics of cluster melting

Thomas L. Beck, J. D. Doll, David L. Freeman

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Abstract

We present here prototype studies of the effects of quantum mechanics on the melting of clusters. Using equilibrium path integral methods, we examine the melting transition for small rare gas clusters. Argon and neon clusters are considered. We find the quantum-mechanical effects on the melting and coexistence properties of small neon clusters to be appreciable.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5651-5656
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Chemical Physics
Volume	90
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1063/1.456687
State	Published - 1989
Externally published	Yes

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