Maxwell field $ \mathbf{E}$ in a two-dimensional polar fluid in the presence of an external field $\boldsymbol{\mathcal{E}} $ : a Monte-Carlo study

TL;DR

This study uses Monte Carlo simulations to analyze the dielectric response of a two-dimensional dipolar fluid under an external electric field, revealing that the macroscopic Maxwell field equals the external field in both fluid and polymer phases.

Contribution

It provides the first detailed Monte Carlo analysis of Maxwell field behavior and dielectric properties in a 2D dipolar fluid across different phases.

Findings

Macroscopic Maxwell field equals the external field in both phases.

Dielectric properties characterized in fluid and polymer phases.

System behavior consistent with theoretical expectations.

Abstract

We study a two-dimensional system of dipolar hard disks in the presence of a uniform external electric field $\boldsymbol{\mathcal{E}} $ by Monte Carlo simulations in a square with periodic boundary conditions. The study is performed in both the fluid at high temperature and the phase of living polymers at low temperature. In the considered geometry the macroscopic Maxwell field $ \mathbf{E}$ is computed and found to be equal to the external field $\boldsymbol{\mathcal{E}} $ in both phases. The dielectric properties of the system in the liquid phase as well as in the polymeric phase are investigated.