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Efficient multiparticle sampling in Monte Carlo simulations on fluids: application to polarizable models.

Filip Moucka¹, Michael Rouha, Ivo Nezbeda

¹Faculty of Science, J. E. Purkinje University, 400 96 Ustí nad Labem, Czech Republic.

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Area of Science:

Computational Physics
Statistical Mechanics
Chemical Physics

Background:

Standard Monte Carlo methods can be inefficient for systems with complex interactions.
Simulating systems with nonadditive interactions requires advanced computational techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel Monte Carlo simulation scheme for enhanced efficiency.
To evaluate the performance of the new scheme for systems with nonadditive interactions.

Main Methods:

Developed a novel Monte Carlo simulation scheme utilizing biased simultaneous particle displacements.
Implemented and tested the scheme on a polarizable Stockmayer fluid.
Compared performance against standard one-particle move and unbiased multiparticle methods.

Main Results:

The biased simultaneous displacement method demonstrated superior efficiency.
Achieved approximately a tenfold increase in speed compared to existing methods.
Performance was validated through analysis of mean squared displacements, rotation relaxation, and equilibration speed.

Conclusions:

The proposed biased Monte Carlo method offers a significant speedup for simulations, particularly for systems with nonadditive interactions.
This method provides a more efficient alternative for studying complex fluids and materials.