Abstract
Molecular Dynamics Simulated Annealing has been used to probe the structure of small Au clusters consisting of between 2 and 40 atoms. The interatomic interactions within these clusters are described using an empirical Murrell-Mottram many-body potential energy function. Four distinct structural motifs are present in the structures of the predicted global minima, based on octahedra, decahedra, icosahedra and hexagonal prisms.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 161-169 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | European Physical Journal D |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics