Global equation of state of two-dimensional hard sphere systems

Stefan Luding*

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Abstract

Hard sphere systems in two dimensions are examined for arbitrary density. Simulation results are compared to the theoretical predictions for both the low- and the high-density limit, where the system is either disordered or ordered, respectively. The pressure in the system increases with the density, except for an intermediate range of volume fractions (Formula presented) where a disorder-order phase transition occurs. The proposed global equation of state (which describes the pressure for all densities) is applied to the situation of an extremely dense hard sphere gas in a gravitational field and shows reasonable agreement with both experimental and numerical data.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
Volume63
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2001
Externally publishedYes

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