Algorithms for Long Range Interactions

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Long Range Interactions

Formally a potential is defined to be short ranged if it decreases with distance $r$ quicker or similar than ${\frac {1}{r^{d-1}}}$ where $d$ is the dimensionality of the system. Electrostatic, gravitatory and dipolar interactions, present in many physical systems, are examples of long range interactions.

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How to mimic the effects of Long Range interactions in Simulations

Currently, numerical simulations are playing a main role in explaining and unravelling the rich variety of new, and unexpected behaviours found in recent theoretical and experimental studies about these electrostartic systems. ... http://cmt.dur.ac.uk/sjc/thesis_dlc/node61.html

Use of Periodic Boundary Conditions in Simulations

Frequently, periodic boundary conditions are used in these simulations in order to approach bulk systems within the limits of currently available computers.

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