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Shielded distribution approximation for a wall-bounded classical fluid

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We investigate lower order distribution functions in classical fluids in the presence of large-scale inhomogeneities, in particular those imposed by wall contacts. The consequences of the effective shielding of a wall by the nearest particle of the set being considered are determined in the context of two distribution function hierarchies, kinematic and dynamic in origin. The effects of both flat and spherical, hard and soft walls are considered, as well as those of curved and double walls. A few correction sequences to the basic shielding approximation are discussed.

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Supported in part by the Department of Energy under contract DE-AC02-76 ERO 3077.

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Percus, J.K. Shielded distribution approximation for a wall-bounded classical fluid. J Stat Phys 23, 657–699 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01008515

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