title: Intermolecular correlations in an ionic liquid under shear.
abstract: The behavior of a model room temperature ionic liquid under shear is explored using non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations. The external field reduces intermolecular structure in the liquid. However, orientational ordering of the molecules in the form of a nematic phase is observed under shear.
authors.affiliation: Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560 064, India.
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Raju
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Balasubramanian