DIFFERENT TYPES OF EQUILIBRIUM CLUSTERS IN A REAL-GAS - MODELING BY THE METHOD OF MOLECULAR-DYNAMICS

The method of molecular dynamics is used to model equilibrium clusters in a two-dimensional gas of Lennard-Jones particles near the saturati on line and in the supercritical region. The classification of such cl usters is discussed along with criteria for distinguishing them during modeling. Also examined are the effect of different clusters on the p roperties of a real gas, the kinetics of clusters, and the establishme nt of equilibri-properties in the system. An empirical equation is pro posed for nucleation rate.