Abstract

Structural changes of an Ag54Cu1 cluster had been computationally studied by molecular dynamics approaches. Packing transition was demonstrated by analytical tools including potential energy, atomic density profiles, and shape factor as well as visually packing images. During the process of temperature decreasing, this cluster preferentially assumes icosahedral geometry. Copper atom usually has an atomic position inside a cluster. As temperature decreases, its position will change. Potential energy shows different temperature regimes in the structural transformation. Atomic density profile gives packing pattern in different region. Shape factor presents the morphology changes of this cluster.

Details

Title
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Structural Changes for a Molten Ag54Cu1 Cluster during Cooling
Author
Zhang, Zhijing 1 

 York Mills Collegiate Institute , ON, M3B 1W6 , Canada 
First page
012005
Publication year
2022
Publication date
Jan 2022
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17426588
e-ISSN
17426596
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2635869140
Copyright
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