Partial differential equations and stochastic methods in molecular dynamics
The objective of molecular dynamics computations is to infer macroscopic properties of
matter from atomistic models via averages with respect to probability measures dictated by …
matter from atomistic models via averages with respect to probability measures dictated by …
Molecular dynamics
For a number of years, we have been exploring the underpinnings of algorithms for
simulating molecular dynamics from a mathematics perspective, ie as outsiders. We have …
simulating molecular dynamics from a mathematics perspective, ie as outsiders. We have …
Interacting Langevin diffusions: Gradient structure and ensemble Kalman sampler
Solving inverse problems without the use of derivatives or adjoints of the forward model is
highly desirable in many applications arising in science and engineering. In this paper we …
highly desirable in many applications arising in science and engineering. In this paper we …
A stochastic algorithm for the isobaric–isothermal ensemble with Ewald summations for all long range forces
We present an algorithm termed COMPEL (COnstant Molecular Pressure with Ewald sum for
Long range forces) to conduct simulations in the NPT ensemble. The algorithm combines …
Long range forces) to conduct simulations in the NPT ensemble. The algorithm combines …
Theoretical study on the contribution of interfacial functional groups to the adhesive interaction between epoxy resins and aluminum surfaces
To ensure the quality and reliability of products bonded by epoxy resin adhesives,
elucidation of the microscopic adhesion mechanism is essential. The adhesive interaction …
elucidation of the microscopic adhesion mechanism is essential. The adhesive interaction …
The computation of averages from equilibrium and nonequilibrium Langevin molecular dynamics
We consider numerical methods for thermodynamic sampling, ie, computing sequences of
points distributed according to the Gibbs–Boltzmann distribution, using Langevin dynamics …
points distributed according to the Gibbs–Boltzmann distribution, using Langevin dynamics …
Many-body coarse-grained interactions using Gaussian approximation potentials
We introduce a computational framework that is able to describe general many-body coarse-
grained (CG) interactions of molecules and use it to model the free energy surface of …
grained (CG) interactions of molecules and use it to model the free energy surface of …
Unified efficient thermostat scheme for the canonical ensemble with holonomic or isokinetic constraints via molecular dynamics
We have recently proposed a new unified theoretical scheme (the “middle” scheme) for
thermostat algorithms for efficient and accurate configurational sampling of the canonical …
thermostat algorithms for efficient and accurate configurational sampling of the canonical …
The influence of ionic strength and mixing ratio on the colloidal stability of PDAC/PSS polyelectrolyte complexes
Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) form by mixing polycation and polyanion solutions
together, and have been explored for a variety of applications. One challenge for PEC …
together, and have been explored for a variety of applications. One challenge for PEC …
New mechanistic pathways for Criegee–water chemistry at the air/water interface
Understanding Criegee chemistry has become one of central topics in atmospheric research
recently. The reaction of Criegee intermediates with gas-phase water clusters has been …
recently. The reaction of Criegee intermediates with gas-phase water clusters has been …