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Generative adversarial networks for transition state geometry prediction.

Małgorzata Z Makoś1, Niraj Verma1, Eric C Larson2

  • 1Computational and Theoretical Chemistry Group (CATCO), Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, 3215 Daniel Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75275-0314, USA.

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|July 16, 2021
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Summary

This study presents TS-GAN, a novel generative adversarial network (GAN) for predicting transition state (TS) geometries in chemical reactions. TS-GAN accurately and efficiently generates reliable TS guess structures, improving computational chemistry workflows.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational Chemistry
  • Machine Learning in Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry

Background:

  • Locating transition states (TS) in chemical reactions is crucial for understanding reaction mechanisms but is often computationally challenging due to complex potential energy surfaces.
  • Traditional methods for TS searches can be inefficient and require accurate initial guesses, which are difficult to obtain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel computational approach for predicting accurate starting geometries for transition state (TS) searches.
  • To enhance the efficiency and reliability of TS identification in chemical reactions using machine learning.

Main Methods:

  • Application of generative adversarial networks (GANs), specifically a TS-GAN model, to learn the mapping between reactant and product geometries.
  • Training the TS-GAN on datasets of chemical reactions, including hydrogen migration, isomerization, and transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
  • Integration of the TS-GAN with standard quantum chemical software for geometry optimization.

Main Results:

  • The TS-GAN successfully generates reliable TS guess geometries, efficiently navigating the multi-dimensional potential energy space.
  • Direct comparison with classical approaches demonstrated the high accuracy and efficiency of the TS-GAN.
  • The model proved effective for various reaction types, including hydrogen migration, isomerization, and transition metal-catalyzed reactions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed TS-GAN offers a significant advancement in predicting transition state geometries, streamlining computational chemistry workflows.
  • The TS-GAN is a versatile tool applicable to a wide range of chemical reactions and can be extended with sufficient training data.
  • The software is publicly available, facilitating its adoption and further development in the scientific community.