Sequences of clusters with a short-range interaction of atoms which form symmetrical structures are constructed. Expressions for cluster parameters of some sequences at zero temperature are obtained within the framework of a general scheme. Distributions of atoms on cluster shells at finite temperatures are evaluated. An analysis sets up a correspondence between parameters of large clusters and macroscopic particles or macroscopic surfaces. The nature of the solid-liquid phase transition for clusters and other systems of atoms with a short-range interaction is discussed.

%0 Journal Article
%T Clusters with close packing and filled shells
%A B. M. Smirnov
%I Physics-Uspekhi
%D 1993
%J Phys. Usp.
%V 36
%N 10
%P 933-955
%U https://ufn.ru/en/articles/1993/10/b/
%U https://doi.org/10.1070/PU1993v036n10ABEH002173