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== Application to continuous (atomistic) models ==
== Application to continuous (atomistic) models ==
It is sometimes possible (and very convenient) to include cluster algorithms in the  simulation of
It is sometimes possible (and very convenient) to include cluster algorithms in the  simulation of
models with continuous translational degrees of freedom. In most cases the cluster algorithm has
models with continuous translational degrees of freedom. In most cases the cluster algorithm has
to be complemented with other sampling moves to ensure [[Ergodic hypothesis |ergodicity]]. Examples:
to be complemented with other sampling moves to ensure [[Ergodic hypothesis |ergodicity]]. Examples:
* Spin fluids
* Spin fluids
* Binary [[mixtures]] having interaction symmetry
* Binary mixtures having interaction symmetry
* Continuous versions of the [[XY model]], [[Heisenberg model]], [[Lebwohl-Lasher model]], etc.
* Continuous versions of the [[XY model]], [[Heisenberg model]], [[Lebwohl-Lasher model]], etc.
In these cases, the usual approach is to combine one-particle moves (e.g. particle translations),  
In these cases, the usual approach is to combine one-particle moves (e.g. particle translations),  
with cluster procedures. In the cluster steps, multiparticle modification of -composition, orientations, etc.-
with cluster procedures. In the cluster steps, multiparticle modification of -composition, orientations, etc.-
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