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\work{Dissertation} % Change to ``Thesis'' for Master's thesis |
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\title{MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS OF PHOSPHOLIPID BILAYERS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS} |
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\author{Teng Lin} |
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\degprior{B.Sc., B.E.} % All previously earned degrees |
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\degprior{B.S., B.E.} % All previously earned degrees |
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\degaward{Doctor of Philosophy} % What this paper is for |
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dissertation to describe phosphlipids and banana-shaped liquid |
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crystals. Although these models can be described using a small |
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number of physical parameter, it is not trivial to maintain the |
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rigid constraints between different molecular fragments correctly |
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and efficiently. Working with colleagues, I developed a new |
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molecular dynamics framework capable of performing simulation on |
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introducing rigid constraints between different molecular fragments |
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correctly and efficiently. Working with colleagues, I developed a |
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new molecular dynamics framework capable of performing simulation on |
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systems with orientational degrees of freedom in a variety of |
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ensembles. Using this new package, I study the structure, the |
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dynamics and transport properties of the biological membranes as |
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\begin{dedication} |
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I would like to dedicate this dissertation to my wife, who has |
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To my family. |
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