Computer simulation of a diatomic molecule dissolved in a monatomic fluid—Correlation functions, band shapes, and relaxation times

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Abstract
Four N2-Ar ‘solute-solvent’ systems representing different temperatures and densities were simulated on a computer by the molecular dynamics technique. From the data for each system, the dipole, angular velocity, force-on-the-bond, and P 2 correlation functions were calculated. These functions were used to determine rovibrational infra-red and Raman band-shapes, and N.M.R. relaxation times for quadrupolar, magnetic dipole-dipole and spin-rotation relaxation mechanisms. The P 2 and dipole correlation functions were compared with those calculated by Gordon from experimental data. The lack of agreement was examined to determine restrictions on the application of Gordon's method for obtaining these correlation functions. Also, the band shapes were compared with the experimental data to help determine these restrictions. The N.M.R. relaxation times were examined for temperature dependence and for dominant contributions to the total relaxation time. The force-on-the-bond correlation function was found to require an extra term that takes into account the average force field to which the N2 molecule is subjected. A three-parameter model for rotational diffusion of a diatomic molecule is tested and compared with existing models.