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Entropy, dynamics, and instantaneous normal modes in a random energy model

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  • 1Chemistry Department, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA.

Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
|January 4, 2001
PubMed
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This study defines imaginary-frequency instantaneous normal modes (INM) in a random energy model (REM) for liquids. The findings confirm existing theories on diffusion and offer new pathways for dynamical theories.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed matter physics
  • Theoretical chemistry
  • Computational physics

Background:

  • Understanding liquid dynamics is crucial for various scientific fields.
  • Instantaneous normal mode (INM) analysis provides insights into liquid dynamics.
  • The random energy model (REM) offers a framework for studying complex energy landscapes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and calculate the fraction of imaginary-frequency instantaneous normal modes (INM) within the random energy model (REM) for liquids.
  • To establish relationships between INM, configurational entropy (S(c)), and hopping rates (R).
  • To explore the implications of these findings for existing and new dynamical theories of liquids.

Main Methods:

  • Definition and calculation of the fraction f(u) of imaginary-frequency INM in the REM.

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  • Derivation of configurational entropy S(c) and averaged hopping rate R.
  • Relating R and S(c) to f(u) within the REM framework.

    • Main Results:

    • The fraction f(u) of imaginary-frequency INM can be defined and calculated in the REM.
    • The averaged hopping rate R is approximately proportional to f(u) (R ≈ f(u)).
    • Configurational entropy S(c) is logarithmically related to f(u) (S(c) = a + b ln(f(u))).

    Conclusions:

    • The REM confirms the validity of existing INM theories linking R and f(u) for diffusion.
    • The established link between S(c) and f(u) opens new avenues for incorporating INM into dynamical theories.
    • The REM's treatment of saddle barriers alongside minima offers a potentially improved mapping of liquid configurations.