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On Propagation of Heat in Atomistic Simulations
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Musser, Daniel L.
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Year and Degree
2010, Master of Science, University of Akron, Applied Mathematics.
Abstract
We study systems that consist of one or more one-dimensional chains of atoms connected to a Nose-Hoover thermostat. We explore the influence of different parameters on the heat flow through and between the chains. In particular, we study heat conduction in a system of two chains connected at a single point as a function of the angle, the distance, and the coupling strength of the potential between the two chains. We also consider a larger system of eight chains that form a network with multiple connections between the chains. The FPU- potential is used to model the interactions between atoms in all systems. We find that the heat flow strongly depends on the type of coupling between the chains, the number and distribution of connections, and the thermostatting. Our work may have implications in the modeling of thermal transport in graphene, carbon nanotubes, and other complex networks.
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Patrick Wilber, Dr. (Advisor)
Pages
70 p.
Subject Headings
Mathematics
;
Physics
Keywords
heat
;
conduction
;
simple networks
;
coupling
;
thermostat
;
temperature
;
MD
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Musser, D. L. (2010).
On Propagation of Heat in Atomistic Simulations
[Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1280258705
APA Style (7th edition)
Musser, Daniel.
On Propagation of Heat in Atomistic Simulations.
2010. University of Akron, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1280258705.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Musser, Daniel. "On Propagation of Heat in Atomistic Simulations." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1280258705
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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