Weak- and strong-coupling electrostatic interactions between asymmetrically charged planar surfaces

We compare weak- and strong-coupling theory of counterion-mediated electrostatic interactions between two asymmetrically charged plates with extensive Monte Carlo simulations. Analytical results in both weak- and strong-coupling limits compare excellently with simulations in their respective regimes...

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Published inPhysical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics Vol. 78; no. 6 Pt 1; p. 061105
Main Authors Kanduc, M, Trulsson, M, Naji, A, Burak, Y, Forsman, J, Podgornik, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2008
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Biophysical Phenomena
Models, Theoretical
Monte Carlo Method
Static Electricity
Surface Properties
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Summary:We compare weak- and strong-coupling theory of counterion-mediated electrostatic interactions between two asymmetrically charged plates with extensive Monte Carlo simulations. Analytical results in both weak- and strong-coupling limits compare excellently with simulations in their respective regimes of validity. The system shows a surprisingly rich structure in terms of interactions between the surfaces as well as fundamental qualitative differences in behavior in the weak- and the strong-coupling limits.
ISSN:1539-3755
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevE.78.061105