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¹Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA.

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This study introduces a new method to improve free energy calculations in simulations by reducing dissipation. The technique uses an artificial flow field to guide systems along near-equilibrium paths, enhancing accuracy and convergence.

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Area of Science:

Computational chemistry
Statistical mechanics
Physical chemistry

Background:

Nonequilibrium methods for free energy calculations often suffer from poor convergence due to dissipative effects.
Accurate estimation of equilibrium free energy differences (ΔF) is crucial in various scientific domains.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel method for improving the convergence and accuracy of free energy estimates in nonequilibrium simulations.
To address the challenge of dissipation in fast-switching simulations.

Main Methods:

Proposed a method involving an artificial flow field coupled to system coordinates and the external parameter.
Derived a new identity for ΔF based on trajectories generated with the artificial flow field.
Generated trajectories with reduced dissipation by effectively escorting the system along a near-equilibrium path.

Main Results:

The artificial flow field method was shown to reduce dissipation in simulations.
Near-equilibrium path generation led to efficient and accurate free energy estimates.
Demonstrated the method's effectiveness on a model system.

Conclusions:

The proposed method offers a significant improvement over traditional nonequilibrium techniques for free energy calculations.
The approach is generally applicable to various systems requiring accurate free energy determination.
Reduced dissipation is key to achieving reliable and efficient free energy estimates.