[gmx-users] internal vs external pressure

[Lisa M. Perez]

I have a question about the definition of lateral pressure.  Many of the papers 
that I have read that have used gromacs for dppc/water models have used a 
negative value (-10, ..., -100, etc) for the lateral pressure (X and Y) and 
1atm for the Z direction.  Is the lateral pressure the external or internal 
pressure as implemented in gromacs?  If it is interanl pressure than I would 
expect the cell to contract in the x and y direction. Is this correct?

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Lisa M. Perez

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