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Molecular dynamics simulation on a network of workstations using a machine-independent parallel programming language.

M A Shifman1, A Windemuth, K Schulten

  • 1Center for Medical Informatics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510.

Computers and Biomedical Research, an International Journal
|April 1, 1992
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This study presents a cost-effective parallel algorithm for molecular dynamics simulations, enhancing accessibility for researchers. The straightforward approach utilizes the Linda programming language for efficient long-range interaction calculations.

Area of Science:

  • Computational chemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Parallel computing

Background:

  • Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are crucial for understanding molecular motion.
  • Evaluating long-range interactions is a computationally intensive bottleneck in MD.
  • Existing parallel computing approaches have limitations in portability and cost.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a portable and cost-effective parallel algorithm for molecular dynamics simulations.
  • To address the computational challenge of long-range interactions in MD.
  • To improve the accessibility of MD simulations for the research community.

Main Methods:

  • A straightforward, machine-independent parallel algorithm was developed using the Linda programming language.
  • The algorithm was implemented and tested on both shared-memory parallel computers and distributed networks of Unix workstations.

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  • Performance benchmarks were conducted using two protein systems.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed algorithm effectively handles long-range interactions in molecular dynamics simulations.
    • Performance benchmarks demonstrated the algorithm's efficiency on diverse parallel architectures.
    • The approach proved to be portable and cost-effective.

    Conclusions:

    • The Linda-based parallel algorithm offers a viable and accessible alternative for molecular dynamics simulations.
    • This method can significantly lower the barrier to entry for researchers needing to perform complex MD simulations.
    • The increasing availability of networked workstations makes this approach particularly relevant for broader scientific adoption.