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gmak: A Parameter-Space Mapping Strategy for Force-Field Calibration.

Yan M H Gonçalves^1,2, Bruno A C Horta^1,2,3

¹Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, Brazil.

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This study introduces a parameter-space mapping (PSM) workflow for calibrating molecular simulation force fields. The method refines force-field parameters, improving the accuracy of molecular simulations for models like OPC3 water.

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Area of Science:

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Force Field Development

Background:

Force field accuracy in classical molecular simulations is crucial and depends heavily on parameter values.
Existing methods may not efficiently explore the complex parameter space for optimal force field calibration.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate a novel parameter-space mapping (PSM) workflow for calibrating force-field parameters.
To enhance the accuracy of molecular simulations by optimizing force field parameters.

Main Methods:

Developed a PSM workflow involving regular-grid discretization, partial sampling, and surrogate model training.
Integrated multiobjective optimization concepts and iterative search-space translation based on a scalar objective function.
Implemented the workflow in the Python program 'gmak' for practical application and testing.

Main Results:

The PSM workflow successfully recalibrated Lennard-Jones parameters for the OPC3 water model.
The recalibrated model demonstrated comparable accuracy to the original OPC3 for pure-liquid properties.
Significant improvement was observed compared to the Simple Point Charge (SPC) model within the GROMOS framework.

Conclusions:

The PSM workflow offers a hybrid optimization strategy for efficient force field parameter calibration.
This approach aids in determining optimal parameters and exploring the Pareto front for improved simulation accuracy.
The 'gmak' implementation provides a valuable tool for researchers in molecular modeling and computational chemistry.