Adaptive resolution techniques are powerful methods for the efficient simulation of soft matter systems in which they simultaneously employ atomistic and coarse-grained (CG) force fields. In such simulations, two regions with different resolutions are coupled with each other via a hybrid transition region, and particles change their description on the fly when crossing this boundary. Here we show that the relative entropy, which provides a fundamental basis for many approaches in systematic coarse-graining, is also an effective instrument for the understanding of adaptive resolution simulation methodologies. We demonstrate that the use of coarse-grained potentials which minimize the relative entropy with respect to the atomistic system can help achieve a smoother transition between the different regions within the adaptive setup. Furthermore, we derive a quantitative relation between the width of the hybrid region and the seamlessness of the coupling. Our results do not only shed light on the what and how of adaptive resolution techniques but will also help setting up such simulations in an optimal manner.
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28 July 2016
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July 25 2016
The relative entropy is fundamental to adaptive resolution simulations
Karsten Kreis;
Karsten Kreis
1
Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung
, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
2
Graduate School Materials Science in Mainz
, Staudingerweg 9, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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Raffaello Potestio
Raffaello Potestio
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1
Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung
, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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Electronic mail: potestio@mpip-mainz.mpg.de
J. Chem. Phys. 145, 044104 (2016)
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June 01 2016
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July 08 2016
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Karsten Kreis, Raffaello Potestio; The relative entropy is fundamental to adaptive resolution simulations. J. Chem. Phys. 28 July 2016; 145 (4): 044104. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4959169
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