Configurational entropy of a set of dipoles placed on a two-dimensional lattice

In the present work we calculate the configurational entropy of an arbitrary number of dipoles placed on a square lattice. We use a quasi-two-dimensional (Q2D) space to capture the main features determining the occupation statistics of this system. We show that our result is in agreement with both,...

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Autores principales: Dammig Quiña, Pablo Leandro, Irurzun, Isabel María, Mola, Eduardo Elías
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2017
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/117248
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Sumario:In the present work we calculate the configurational entropy of an arbitrary number of dipoles placed on a square lattice. We use a quasi-two-dimensional (Q2D) space to capture the main features determining the occupation statistics of this system. We show that our result is in agreement with both, lattice-gas predictions at low coverages and the exact value derived in the close-packed limit as well. Therefore our equation provides a substantial improvement to the most recent calculations based on semiempirical models and Monte Carlo simulations.