The Quantum Mechanics of Cluster Melting

Authors

Thomas L. Beck
Jimmie D. Doll
David L. Freeman, University of Rhode IslandFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1989

Department

Chemistry

Abstract

We present here prototype studies of the effects of quantum mechanics on the melting of clusters. Using equilibrium path integral methods, we examine the melting transition for small rare gas clusters. Argon and neon clusters are considered. We find the quantum-mechanical effects on melting and coexistence properties of small neon clusters to be appreciable.

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Beck, T. L., Doll, J. D., & Freeman, D. L. (1989). The Quantum Mechanics of Cluster Melting. Journal of Chemical Physics, 90(10), 5651-5656. doi: 10.1063/1.456687

Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.456687

Publisher Statement

© 1989 American Institute of Physics.