Gaussian overlap model

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The Gaussian overlap model was developed by Bruce J. Berne and Philip Pechukas [1] and is given by Eq. 3 in the aforementioned reference:

where , is the intermolecular pair potential, and are angle dependent strength and range parameters, and is a unit vector. Not long after the introduction of the Gaussian overlap model Stillinger [2] proposed a stripped-down version of the model, known as the Gaussian core model. For a Soft cluster crystal phase has been observed. For Note that as this potential becomes the penetrable sphere model.

Equation of state[edit]

[3]

Virial coefficients[edit]

[4]

Phase diagram[edit]

The phase diagram of the Gaussian-core model has been calculated by Prestipino et al.[5] while the solid-liquid phase equilibria has been calculated by Mausbach et al [6] using the GWTS algorithm.

Shear viscosity[edit]

[7]

Isotropic-nematic phase transition[edit]

[8].

References[edit]

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