[gmx-developers] plans for GROMACS 5.0 beta December 1

[Justin Lemkul]

On 9/27/13 2:21 PM, David van der Spoel wrote:
> On 2013-09-27 19:45, Justin Lemkul wrote:
>>
>>
>> On 9/27/13 1:43 PM, David van der Spoel wrote:
>>> I have a ton of code, most of it won't make it. But here's what will:
>>>
>>> - WAXS/SAXS refinement in mdrun
>>> - New analysis tool for RNA
>>>
>>> Hopefully:
>>> - QM/MM framework
>>> - Gaussian output to GAFF topology including RESP (needs OpenBabel
>>> linking though)
>>>
>>> If people want any new polarization stuff, let's discuss it on the
>>> list. If
>>> there is interest I can add my coulomb integrals code (Gaussian,
>>> Slater, need
>>> CLN and GMP libraries) even though the routines that actually use it
>>> will not
>>> make it before Dec 1st.
>>>
>>
>> I'd be glad to have the conversation about polarization.  I understand
>> you may have already had some discussions with Alex about it?  Either
>> way, if we can pool our efforts (via this list or via direct email),
>> that would be great.
>>
>> -Justin
>>
> As far as I understand you were going to implement the Charmm polarization
> features into gromacs right? I have indeed chatted with Alex a few times about
> this.
>

Yes, that is the plan on our end.  I'm trying to keep up with the mdrun cleanup 
so that whatever I do integrates (no pun intended) with the new framework cleanly.

> Tsjerk also mentioned being interested, but I don't know what he's planning.
>
> We have implemented interactions between distributed charges (Gaussian, Slater)
> - this can be ported straightaway to the master branch.
>
> Polarization in the charge on a spring or drude or shell model has been in
> gromacs since 1995, but there are still issues with slow convergence of shell
> optimization. New solutions are appreciated - but not by just upping the
> tolerance. Thole polarization for bonded terms is also implemented but needs
> checking (start with the manual!). Feel free to contact me on or off list.
>

Yes, I've done some simple tests with the existing algorithm.  We're interested 
in incorporating some different methods, like 
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1589749, which has been implemented in NAMD - 
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ct600180x.

-Justin

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