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C D Estrada¹, M Robles

¹Centro de Investigación en Energía, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Priv. Xochicalco S/N, Col. Centro 62580 Temixco Mor., México. cdea@cie.unam.mx

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This study uses molecular dynamics simulations to estimate the freezing point of hard spheres in higher dimensions. The radial distribution function analysis suggests a continuous phase transition, enabling a new numerical method for estimating freezing points.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Computational Physics
Materials Science

Background:

Understanding phase transitions in higher dimensions is crucial for theoretical physics.
Hard sphere systems provide a fundamental model for studying freezing phenomena.
Previous studies have explored freezing points up to D=6, with limited data for D=7.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate the freezing point of hard sphere and hypersphere systems in dimensions D=4, 5, 6, and 7.
To analyze the behavior of the radial distribution function (RDF) near the freezing density.
To develop and validate a numerical method for predicting freezing points as a function of dimensionality.

Main Methods:

Molecular dynamics simulations were employed.
Simulations started from crystalline states and transitioned to liquid states.
Analysis focused on the radial distribution function (RDF) and its first minimum height.

Main Results:

The height of the RDF's first minimum changes continuously around the freezing density, resembling a second-order phase transition.
A novel numerical method was proposed for estimating freezing points based on density and dimensionality.
Estimated freezing points align well with existing data up to D=6, validating the method.

Conclusions:

The proposed numerical method accurately estimates freezing points for hard sphere systems in dimensions up to D=6.
New freezing point estimations were provided for D=7, expanding theoretical understanding.
The continuous change in RDF suggests a second-order phase transition mechanism in higher dimensions.