[gmx-users] radial distribution function

[Justin A. Lemkul]

Moeed wrote:
> Dear users,
> 
> I have created radial distribution function plot for Carbon atoms in a 
> system containing polymer chains. I see some little jumps between first 
> and second peak.
> I need your help to comment on how this behavior can be justified (or if 
> the plot is wrong).
> 
> g_rdf -f *.trr -s *.tpr -o *.xvg -n *.ndx –b xxx 
> 

How long is the sampling?  In the absence of -e and with -b being hidden from us 
for some unknown reason, it's hard to guess.  I'd say your simulation just isn't 
fully converged, although for complex systems that can be a challenge anyway. 
Nothing unusual.

-Justin

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Justin A. Lemkul
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ICTAS Doctoral Scholar
MILES-IGERT Trainee
Department of Biochemistry
Virginia Tech
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