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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Solid-State Physics

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  • Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are crucial for determining tracer diffusion coefficients.
  • The statistical error in diffusion coefficients is often underestimated in MD simulations.
  • Accurate error estimation is vital for reliable simulation results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the statistical error in diffusion coefficients derived from MD simulations.
  • To develop a more accurate method for calculating statistical errors in tracer diffusion coefficients.
  • To provide guidelines for efficient computational resource utilization in MD simulations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) sampling to analyze mean squared displacement (MSD) curves.
  • Examined the influence of simulation time, cell size, and point defect concentration on statistical error.
  • Derived a closed-form expression for the relative uncertainty in the diffusion coefficient.

Main Results:

  • Statistical error in diffusion coefficients is intricately linked to simulation parameters.
  • The number of particles that have jumped at least once is a key factor determining uncertainty.
  • A novel closed-form expression for relative uncertainty was derived and validated.

Conclusions:

  • The derived expression accurately quantifies statistical errors in diffusion coefficients.
  • The findings offer practical rules for optimizing MD simulation efficiency.
  • Improved error estimation enhances the reliability of diffusion coefficient calculations from simulations.