Distortion of the structure of a simple fluid

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Abstract
The distortion of the structure of a simple fluid of spherical particles when subjected to a shear is analyzed. The orientational distribution of particles around a central particle is examined via the radial distribution function. General symmetry arguments are advanced. Computer-simulation results using the technique of homogeneous shear nonequilibrium molecular dynamics are reported for the inverse-12 soft-sphere system. It is shown that the fluid displays non-Newtonian behavior.