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Classical and quantum physics of hydrogen clusters.

Fabio Mezzacapo, Massimo Boninsegni

Journal of Physics. Condensed Matter : an Institute of Physics Journal

|August 10, 2011

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We investigated para-hydrogen (p-H(2)) clusters using quantum simulations. At low temperatures, pristine clusters exhibit superfluidity, while larger clusters show solid-like behavior, with some undergoing quantum melting into a liquid state.

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Area of Science:

Quantum physics
Low-temperature condensed matter physics
Cluster science

Background:

Understanding the quantum behavior of molecular clusters is crucial for condensed matter physics.
Para-hydrogen (p-H(2)) and its isotopes are model systems for studying quantum phenomena in finite systems.
Previous studies have explored the properties of hydrogen clusters, but a comprehensive theoretical investigation at very low temperatures was needed.

Purpose of the Study:

To theoretically investigate the low-temperature properties of pristine para-hydrogen (p-H(2)) clusters.
To examine the influence of isotopic impurities, such as ortho-deuterium (o-D(2)), on cluster behavior.
To explore the transition between liquid-like and solid-like phases in these clusters.

Main Methods:

Utilizing quantum simulations, specifically the continuous-space Worm algorithm.
Studying clusters of para-hydrogen molecules up to N = 40.
Analyzing both pristine and isotopically doped (ortho-deuterium) clusters.

Main Results:

Pristine p-H(2) clusters exhibit liquid-like and superfluid properties in the low-temperature limit.
Superfluidity in these clusters is uniform and associated with long molecular permutation cycles.
Clusters with over 22 molecules show solid-like, classical behavior down to approximately 1 Kelvin.
Some larger clusters demonstrate a transition to a liquid-like state at sufficiently low temperatures, indicating quantum melting.

Conclusions:

Para-hydrogen clusters display rich low-temperature phase behavior, including superfluidity and quantum melting.
Cluster size plays a critical role in determining the transition from quantum liquid to classical solid.
The study provides valuable insights into the quantum nature of finite systems and the behavior of hydrogen isotopes at low temperatures.