[gmx-users] minimization problems

[David van der Spoel]

Hongyan Xiao wrote:
> Hi, gmx-users,
>  
> I built a system,decane(42molecule)/water(903)/decane(42), including the 
> two decane/water interfaces. However, when I minimized this system, I 
> found the system turn into  water/decane(84)/water. That is to say in 
> the initial system two parts of decane turn into a part, while water 
> turns into two parts. I am surprised by the minimized result. Can you 
> tell me the possible reasons? Thank you very much!

Periodic boundary conditions?
>  
> H. Y. Xiao 
>  
> 
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