Author's Department/Program
Chemistry
Language
English (en)
Date of Award
January 2010
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Chair and Committee
Lev Gelb
Abstract
This thesis is composed of two parts. The first is a study of evolutionary strategies for parametrization of empirical potentials, and their application in development of a charge-transfer potential for silica. An evolutionary strategy was meta-optimized for use in empirical potential parametrization, and a new charge-transfer empirical model was developed for use with isobaric-isothermal ensemble molecular dynamics simulations. The second is a study of thermodynamics and self-assembly in a particular class of athermal two-dimensional lattice models. The effects of shape on self-assembly and thermodynamics for polyominoes and tetrominoes were examined. Many interesting results were observed, including complex clustering, non-ideal mixing, and phase transitions. In both parts, computational efficiency and performance were important goals, and this was reflected in method and program development.
Recommended Citation
Barnes, Brian, "Development of Atomistic Potentials for Silicate Materials and Coarse-Grained Simulation of Self-Assembly at Surfaces" (2010). All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). 30.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/etd/30
Comments
Permanent URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7936/K7V69GMB