Open Systems out of Equilibrium: Theory and Simulation

Abstract

We consider the theoretical model of Bergmann and Lebowitz for open systems out of equilibrium and translate its principles in the adaptive resolution molecular dynamics technique (AdResS). We simulate Lennard-Jones fluids with open boundaries in a thermal gradient and find excellent agreement of the stationary responses with results obtained from the simulation of a larger, locally forced closed system. The encouraging results pave the way for a computational treatment of open systems far from equilibrium framed in a well-established theoretical model that avoids possible numerical artifacts and physical misinterpretations.

page 1-6 main manuscript with 3 figures, page 7-11 supplementary material with 4 figures

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