Abstract
A cross-section potential which models the interaction of two planar objects of prescribed shape is developed and used to model the interactions of amphiphiles in vertical phases of Langmuir monolayers. The results of Monte Carlo simulations of an isobaric-isothermal ensemble show qualitative agreement with experiment. The model system undergoes a continuous, bound-to-free rotator transition between phases of the same symmetries as the solid (S) and super liquid (LS) phases exhibited by fatty acid films.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8194-8199 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | The Journal of Chemical Physics |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry