Accurate sampling using Langevin dynamics

Giovanni Bussi and Michele Parrinello
Phys. Rev. E 75, 056707 – Published 25 May 2007

Abstract

We show how to derive a simple integrator for the Langevin equation and illustrate how it is possible to check the accuracy of the obtained distribution on the fly, using the concept of effective energy introduced in a recent paper [J. Chem. Phys. 126, 014101 (2007)]. Our integrator leads to correct sampling also in the difficult high-friction limit. We also show how these ideas can be applied in practical simulations, using a Lennard-Jones crystal as a paradigmatic case.

  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Received 6 March 2007

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.75.056707

©2007 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Giovanni Bussi* and Michele Parrinello

  • Computational Science, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, USI Campus, Via Giuseppe Buffi 13, CH-6900 Lugano, Switzerland

  • *Electronic address: gbussi@ethz.ch

Article Text (Subscription Required)

Click to Expand

References (Subscription Required)

Click to Expand
Issue

Vol. 75, Iss. 5 — May 2007

Reuse & Permissions
Access Options
Author publication services for translation and copyediting assistance advertisement

Authorization Required


×
×

Images

×

Sign up to receive regular email alerts from Physical Review E

Log In

Cancel
×

Search


Article Lookup

Paste a citation or DOI

Enter a citation
×