7. Glossary – definitions

Mesocopic; mesoscale

The area between atomic and macroscopic dimensions, i.e. between 1 nm and 0.1 µm.

Dynamique moléculaire; molecular dynamics

By integrating the equations of motion, this computer technique brings to life the atoms (particles) that interact with each other, using a force field.

DPD; Dissipative Particle Dynamics

DPD is a simulation method that combines conservative, dissipative and random forces to animate particles.