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==Minimum distance== | ==Minimum distance== | ||
The minimum distance between two hard rods in three dimensions can be calculated using an algorithm published by Vega and Lago (Ref. 1). The [[Source code for the minimum distance between two rods | source code can be found here]]. Such an algorithm is essential in, for example, a [[Monte Carlo]] simulation, in order to check for overlaps between two sites. | The minimum distance between two hard rods in three dimensions can be calculated using an algorithm published by Vega and Lago (Ref. 1). The [[Source code for the minimum distance between two rods | source code can be found here]]. Such an algorithm is essential in, for example, a [[Monte Carlo]] simulation, in order to check for overlaps between two sites. | ||
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#[http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1949.tb27296.x Lars Onsager "The effects of shape on the interaction of colloidal particles", Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences '''51''' pp. 627-659 (1949)] | #[http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1949.tb27296.x Lars Onsager "The effects of shape on the interaction of colloidal particles", Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences '''51''' pp. 627-659 (1949)] | ||
==Isotropic-nematic transition== | ==Isotropic-nematic transition== | ||
Hard rods of sufficient length are able to display [[liquid crystals | liquid crystalline]] behaviour, specifically, an [[Isotropic-nematic phase transition |isotropic to nematic transition]], as well as the [[smectic phases |smectic phase]]. | Hard rods of sufficient length are able to display [[liquid crystals | liquid crystalline]] behaviour, specifically, an [[Isotropic-nematic phase transition |isotropic to nematic transition]], as well as the [[smectic phases |smectic phase]]. | ||
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==Related models== | ==Related models== | ||
*[[1-dimensional hard rods]] | *[[1-dimensional hard rods]] | ||
*[[Hard spherocylinders]] | *[[Hard spherocylinders]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[category: models]] | [[category: models]] |