[gmx-users] Some questions: epsilon_r , DispCorr , g_velacc and PME

[David]

On Fri, 2003-08-15 at 17:32, Nuno R. L. Ferreira wrote:
> Dear * gmx's
> 
> My system is composed of protein + solvent.
> Some questions are puzzling me, and for a mind seeking rest, nothing better
> than to solve the problems, or ask for help.
> 
> 1) If I use a solvent different from water, do I have to change the
> *epsilon_r* value and why?
>     Read something about it in this mail list, saying to not change the
> value .
> http://www.gromacs.org/pipermail/gmx-users/2002-September/029287.html
>     By the way, I'm using PME.
epsilon_r should be different from 1 only when using a reaction field.


> 
> 2) Don't understand the dispersion correction concept.  I just know that to
> get the correct density at normal pressure I have to enable this feature.
It corrects for the fact that you have a cut-off of LJ, since the LJ at
long range is always attractive. For SPC water with a cut-off of 0.9 nm
the pressure contribution is -200 bar. Energy is a constant term and not
so important.

> 
> 3) I'm starting to work with autocorrelation functions, namely VACF. Can
> anibody give me some hints on how to calculate diffusion coefficients from
> this?
Doesn't g_velacc do that for you? Otherwise check some textbook like
Allen & Tildesley (that never hurts!)


> 4) My protein has zero charge, so I didn't added ions to the system.  If I
> add ions maintaining the neutrality of the system, will the results be
> different? Of course, trying and compare the results is the best way.
> Should I use PME when I don't add ions to the system, or there's no problem
> with that?
PME is preferred... Ions depends on system size etc., but if your system
is large enough (more than a few thousand waters) I'd recommend adding
ions.


> 
> 
> Thank you,
> Nuno
> 
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