SpecSwap RMC: A novel reverse Monte Carlo approach using a discrete configuration space and pre-computed properties
arXiv:0909.0197 · doi:10.1088/0953-8984/22/13/135001
Abstract
We present a novel approach to reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) modeling, SpecSwap-RMC, which makes use of pre-computed property data from a discrete configuration space replacing atomistic moves with swap moves of contributions to a sample-set representing the average, or summed property. The approach is particularly suitable for disordered systems and properties which require significant computer time to compute. We demonstrate the approach by fitting jointly and separately the EXAFS signal and x-ray absorption spectrum (XAS) of ice Ih using as SpecSwap sample-set 80 configurations from a space of 1382 local structures with associated pre-computed spectra. As an additional demonstration we compare SpecSwap and FEFFIT fits of EXAFS data on crystalline copper finding excellent agreement.
20 pages, 8 figures. Submitted to J. Phys.: Condens. Matter (17-07-2009)
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