Structure of Quantum Fluids at Nonzero Temperature

Abstract

A method is presented for the calculation of the structure of fluids and gases, such as He, Ne or H2, for which quantum effects are important. The method depends on finding an efficient Monte Carlo sampling technique to evaluate the appropriate averages which lead to the radial distribution function. The method is illustrated by results for the radial distribution function of helium and neon at finite temperatures and densities.