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Pair dynamics in a glass-forming binary mixture: simulations and theory.

Rajesh K Murarka1, Biman Bagchi

  • 1Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India 560 012.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|June 6, 2003
PubMed
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Molecular dynamics simulations reveal distinct atomic pair behaviors in binary mixtures. Smaller, highly interacting B atoms exhibit faster diffusion and non-Gaussian dynamics compared to larger A atoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding atomic dynamics in glass-forming liquids is crucial for materials science.
  • Binary mixtures present complex interactions influencing particle motion.
  • Nonideal mixtures with varying particle sizes and interaction strengths require detailed investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dynamics of tagged atomic pairs in a strongly nonideal binary Lennard-Jones mixture.
  • To analyze the differences in behavior between AA, BB, and AB atomic pairs.
  • To evaluate the applicability of a mean-field model to describe these dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Performing molecular dynamics simulations.
  • Calculating generalized time-dependent pair distribution functions.

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  • Introducing and evaluating the non-Gaussian parameter for relative motion monitoring.

    • Main Results:

    • Distinct dynamic behaviors observed for AA, BB, and AB pairs.
    • Relative diffusion constants follow the order D(BB)(R) > D(AB)(R) > D(AA)(R).
    • Significant deviations from Gaussian behavior observed at intermediate times, varying by pair type.

    Conclusions:

    • The mean-field model adequately describes AA and AB pair dynamics but shows less agreement for BB pairs.
    • Anharmonic motions of smaller B particles contribute to discrepancies in the BB pair dynamics.
    • Hopping processes are critical in understanding the differing diffusion rates within the binary mixture.