Molecular dynamics study on external field induced crystallization of amorphous argon structure

Seungho Park, Sung San Cho, Joon Sik Lee, Young Ki Choi, Ohmyoung Kwon

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Abstract

A molecular dynamics study has been conducted on an external-force-field- induced isothermal crystallization process of amorphous structures as a new low-temperature athermal crystallization process. An external cyclic-force field with a dc bias is imposed on molecules selected randomly in an amorphous-phase of argon. Multiple peaks smoothed out in the radial distribution functions for amorphous states appear very clearly during the crystallization process that cannot be achieved otherwise. When the amorphous material is locally exposed to an external force field, crystallization starts and propagates from the interfacial region and crystallization growth rates can be estimated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2042-2048
Number of pages7
JournalKSME International Journal
Volume18
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004 Nov

Keywords

  • Amorphous Structure
  • Crystallization
  • Molecular Dynamics Simulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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