Abstract
Results from recent molecular dynamics simulations of virus capsid self-assembly are described. The model is based on rigid trapezoidal particles designed to form polyhedral shells of size 60, together with an atomistic solvent. The underlying bonding process is fully reversible. More extensive computations are required than in previous work on icosahedral shells built from triangular particles, but the outcome is a high yield of closed shells. Intermediate clusters have a variety of forms, and bond counts provide a useful classification scheme.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 25th Workshop on Computer Simulation Studies in Condensed Matter Physics |
Editors | Michael Bachmann, Steven Lewis, David P. Landau, H.B. Schuttler |
Publisher | Elsevier B.V. |
Pages | 114-118 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781627487504 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2012 |
Event | 25th Workshop on Computer Simulation Studies in Condensed Matter Physics, CSP 2012 - Athens, United States Duration: 20 Feb 2012 → 24 Feb 2012 |
Publication series
Name | Physics Procedia |
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Volume | 34 |
ISSN (Print) | 1875-3884 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1875-3892 |
Conference
Conference | 25th Workshop on Computer Simulation Studies in Condensed Matter Physics, CSP 2012 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Athens |
Period | 20/02/12 → 24/02/12 |
Bibliographical note
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