[gmx-users] A theoretical question

[Du Jiangfeng (BIOCH)]

Dear GMX-users,

In my impression, a conventional simulation should be composed by:  assemble system --> energy minimization --> NVT and NPT equilibration --> MD simulation, right? Now assume this procedure is correct, how about if there is no equilibration, as long as we set the temperature and pressure at the purposed numbers in MD parameter files? 
Actually, this is puzzling me always.
Any reply is appreciated.


    Jiangfeng Du, PhD Student
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