Simplifying Cube Energies (IMAGE)

Duke University

Simplifying Cube Energies

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Overview of the approach used for deriving analytical expressions for the interparticle van der Waals interaction potential for faceted nanoparticles. The model goes through a series of simplifications. One block is normalized in a standard position. The other block is then assumed to be a grouping of rods. Any rods outside the boundaries of the first block are assumed to be negligible. The first block is shifted to be centered on each rod of the second block while its forces are being calculated and summed.

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Gaurav Arya, Duke University

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