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computer simulation. Figure |
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\ref{introFigure:pairDistributionFunction} shows a typical pair |
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distribution function for the liquid argon system. The occurrence of |
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several peaks in the plot of $g(r)$ suggests that it is more likely |
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to find particles at certain radial values than at others. This is a |
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result of the attractive interaction at such distances. Because of |
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the strong repulsive forces at short distance, the probability of |
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locating particles at distances less than about 3.7{\AA} from each |
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other is essentially zero. |
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computer simulation. Peaks in $g(r)$ represent solvent shells, and |
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the height of these peaks gradually decreases to 1 as the liquid of |
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large distance approaches the bulk density. |
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%\begin{figure} |
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%\centering |
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%\includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{pdf.eps} |
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%\caption[Pair distribution function for the liquid argon |
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%]{Pair distribution function for the liquid argon} |
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%\label{introFigure:pairDistributionFunction} |
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%\end{figure} |
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\subsubsection{\label{introSection:timeDependentProperties}\textbf{Time-dependent |
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Properties}} |
