Quantum Monte Carlo simulation of the second layer helium film on graphite

Authors
Whitlock, PA Chester, GV Krishnamachari, B
Citation
Pa. Whitlock et al., Quantum Monte Carlo simulation of the second layer helium film on graphite, COMP PHYS C, 122, 1999, pp. 460-465
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
COMPUTER PHYSICS COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
00104655 → ACNP
Volume
122
Year of publication
1999
Pages
460 - 465
Database
ISI
SICI code
0010-4655(199909/10)122:<460:QMCSOT>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Green's function Monte Carlo and variational methods are used to study the properties of the second layer He-4 adsorbed on a smooth graphite substrate . Realistic He-He and He-carbon interactions are used in the simulation. Th e densities at which condensation and crystalization occur are determined a nd compared with experiment. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights rese rved.