Melting curves of atomic hydrogen and deuterium calculated using path-integral Monte Carlo

Kevin K. Ly, David M. Ceperley

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Abstract

We calculate the melting lines of atomic hydrogen and deuterium up to 900 GPa with path-integral Monte Carlo using a machine-learned interatomic potential. We improve upon previous simulations of melting by treating the electrons with reptation quantum Monte Carlo, and by performing solid and liquid simulations using isothermal-isobaric path-integral Monte Carlo. The resulting melting line for atomic hydrogen is higher than previous estimates. There is a small but resolvable decrease in the melting temperature as pressure is increased, which can be attributed to quantum effects.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number104102
JournalPhysical Review B
Volume111
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2025

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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