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  • Computational materials science
  • Machine learning for physics

Background:

  • Gaussian Approximation Potentials (GAPs) are widely used for modeling materials and molecular systems.
  • Accurate atomic-scale simulations require efficient and scalable interatomic potentials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the theory, algorithms, and software implementation of GAPs.
  • To detail recent advancements in the GAP framework for improved performance and usability.
  • To provide usage examples for both new and existing users.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing ab initio data for fitting GAP models.
  • Implementing Message Passing Interface (MPI) parallelization for fitting code.
  • Developing descriptor compression techniques to improve scaling with chemical elements.

Main Results:

  • The GAP software facilitates fitting and simulation of materials and molecular systems.
  • MPI parallelization enables fitting on large-scale computing resources.
  • Descriptor compression addresses scaling limitations with diverse chemical compositions.

Conclusions:

  • The presented GAP framework offers a robust and scalable approach for atomic-scale modeling.
  • Recent developments enhance the efficiency and applicability of GAPs in computational science.
  • The software and examples empower researchers to leverage GAPs effectively.