abstract

• One of the main elements of the self-consistent generalized Langevin equation (SCGLE) theory of colloid dynamics is the introduction of exact short-time moment conditions in its formulation. The need to previously calculate these exact short-time properties constitutes a practical barrier for its application. In this Brief Report, we report that a simplified version of this theory, in which this short-time information is eliminated, leads to the same results in the intermediate and long-time regimes. Deviations are only observed at short times, and are not qualitatively or quantitatively important. This is illustrated by comparing the two versions of the theory for representative model systems. © 2007 The American Physical Society.

authors

• Chávez-Rojo M.A.
• Juárez-Maldonado R.
• Medina Noyola Magdaleno
• Ramírez González Pedro Ezequiel
• Yeomans-Reyna L.

publication date

• 2007-01-01

published in

• Physical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics  Journal

keywords

• Heavy ions; Time measurement; Model systems; Self-consistent generalized Langevin equation (SCGLE); Colloid chemistry

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1103/PhysRevE.76.062502

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volume

• 76

issue

• 6