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Radial distribution function

In statistical mechanics, the radial distribution function, (or pair correlation function) g ( r ) {\displaystyle g(r)} in a system of particles (atoms, molecules, colloids, etc.), describes how density varies as a function of distance from a reference particle.

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Radial distribution function

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related to Higher-order correlation functions · 6
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related to Potential of mean force · 2
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Radial distribution function → important measure because several key thermodynamic properties

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