[gmx-users] Polarizability

[David van der Spoel]

Jones de Andrade wrote:
> Hi list.
> 
> Well, a few days ago I've written a message concerning the future 
> implementations that could be expected min gromacs 4 when it's released. 
> Unfortunatelly, the thread hasn't gone any further.

lots of plans, but no promises. we really don't want to raise any 
expectations, more than significantly increased performance both 
sequential and parallel.

> 
> So, I would like to know if there is somone in this list who ever tried 
> to modify gromacs program forces and energies routines. More 
> specifically, if someone has tried to somehow implement any 
> polarizability model in the force field, other than the "shells" model.
> 
no plans. the shell model will most likely be the dominant model, both 
gromos and charmm developers are using it now.

if you feel like implementing other stuff yourself, you're welcome to 
continue the discussion on the developer list.

-- 
David.
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