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On the approximation of Feynman-Kac path integrals for quantum statistical mechanics
Stephen D. Bond, Brian B. Laird, Benedict J. Leimkuhler
Discretizations of the Feynman-Kac path integral representation of the quantum mechanical density matrix are investigated. Each infinite-dimensional path integral is approximated b…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2000★ 280 cited
Direct calculation of the hard-sphere crystal/melt interfacial free energy
Ruslan L. Davidchack, Brian B. Laird
We present a direct calculation by molecular-dynamics computer simulation of the crystal/melt interfacial free energy, , for a system of hard spheres of diameter . The calcul…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2000★ 106 cited
Adjusting the melting point of a model system via Gibbs-Duhem integration: application to a model of Aluminum
Jess B. Sturgeon, Brian. B. Laird
Model interaction potentials for real materials are generally optimized with respect to only those experimental properties that are easily evaluated as mechanical averages (e.g., e…