Dynamical regimes in DPD

Abstract

We discuss theoretically the behavior of the velocity autocorrelation function in the Dissipative Particle Dynamics model. Two dynamical regimes are identified depending on the dimensionless model parameters. For low frictions a mean field behavior is observed in which the kinetic theory for DPD provides good predictions. For high frictions, collective hydrodynamic effects are dominant. We have performed numerical simulations that validate the theory presented.