Elastic Constants of Quantum Solids by Path Integral Simulations

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2000-09-25

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0009379v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

9 pages doublecolumn, 6 figures, submitted to PRB

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Two methods are proposed to evaluate the second-order elastic constants of quantum mechanically treated solids. One method is based on path-integral simulations in the (NVT) ensemble using an estimator for elastic constants. The other method is based on simulations in the (NpT) ensemble exploiting the relationship between strain fluctuations and elastic constants. The strengths and weaknesses of the methods are discussed thoroughly. We show how one can reduce statistical and systematic errors associated with so-called primitive estimators. The methods are then applied to solid argon at atmospheric pressures and solid helium 3 (hcp, fcc, and bcc) under varying pressures. Good agreement with available experimental data on elastic constants is found for helium 3. Predictions are made for the thermal expectation value of the kinetic energy of solid helium 3.

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