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Gauge invariance and hyperforce correlation theory for equilibrium fluid mixtures.
Joshua Matthes1, Silas Robitschko1, Johanna Müller1
1Theoretische Physik II, Physikalisches Institut, Universität Bayreuth, D-95447 Bayreuth, Germany.
The Journal of Chemical Physics
|January 23, 2026
Summary
We introduce gauge invariance for classical multi-component systems, yielding exact equilibrium sum rules. This framework reveals novel correlation functions and provides practical tools for analyzing complex mixtures.
Area of Science:
- Statistical Mechanics
- Theoretical Physics
- Computational Chemistry
Background:
- Classical multi-component systems require robust theoretical frameworks for equilibrium analysis.
- Gauge invariance is a fundamental concept in physics, but its application to statistical mechanics is complex.
- Understanding interparticle interactions and system dynamics is crucial for predicting material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formulate gauge invariance for equilibrium statistical mechanics of classical multi-component systems.
- To develop a theoretical framework yielding exact equilibrium sum rules and novel correlation functions.
- To demonstrate the practical applicability of the developed framework using computational simulations.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of gauge invariance using species-resolved phase space shifting and Noether's theorem.
- Analysis using shifting differential operators and derivation of exact sum rules.
- Application of adaptive Brownian dynamics and grand canonical Monte Carlo simulations for validation.
Main Results:
- Exact equilibrium sum rules for general mixtures derived from gauge invariance.
- Emergence of species-resolved gauge correlation functions (force-force, force-gradient) at the two-body level.
- Demonstration of practical accessibility for binary Lennard-Jones mixtures and confined systems.
Conclusions:
- The developed gauge invariance framework provides exact sum rules and novel correlation functions for multi-component systems.
- The approach is computationally accessible and applicable to realistic systems, including confined mixtures.
- This work offers a powerful new tool for theoretical and computational studies in statistical mechanics and materials science.
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