Classical MD Simulation Study of Silica Glass

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Abstract

The structure and mechanical properties of silica glass is studied using classical MD simulation, which uses BKS potential. Different behaviors for bulk glass and nano-wire glass were observed, and the underlying mechanism was analyzed. This study shows that 2-membered rings play an important role in the mechanical behavior of silica glass.

Authors

  • Chao Cao

  • Krishna Muralidharan

    • University of Florida

  • Grace Greenlee

  • Haiping Cheng

    • University of Florida