Thomas E Ouldridge et al 2010 J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 22 104102 doi:10.1088/0953-8984/22/10/104102
Thomas E Ouldridge1, Ard A Louis1 and Jonathan P K Doye2
Show affiliationsFor systems that self-assemble into finite-sized objects, it is sometimes convenient to compute the thermodynamics for a small system where a single assembly can form. However, we show that in the canonical ensemble the use of small systems can lead to significant finite-size effects due to the suppression of concentration fluctuations. We introduce methods for estimating the bulk yields from simulations of small systems and for following the convergence of yields with system size, under the assumptions that the various species behave ideally.
Issue 10 (17 March 2010)
Received 4 October 2009, in final form 13 January 2010
Published 23 February 2010
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