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Monte Carlo simulation of liquid n-alkanes

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Complex Fluids

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In this paper we present a new algorithm to perform Monte Carlo Simulation of liquid n-alkanes. The Simulation scheme is based upon the Configurational Bias Monte Carlo Method (CBMC) and can be applied in models using continuous torsional angles

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Almarza, N.G. (1993). Monte Carlo simulation of liquid n-alkanes. In: Garrido, L. (eds) Complex Fluids. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 415. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3540563962_70

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