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  • Computational chemistry
  • Quantum dynamics
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Path integral dynamics methods have advanced, improving nuclear quantum effect simulations.
  • These methods approximate delocalized classical Matsubara dynamics of smooth Feynman paths.
  • Liquid water dynamics at room temperature are dominated by these paths.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explain recently developed methods for simulating condensed-phase vibrational spectra.
  • To focus on simulations of liquid water and hexagonal ice.
  • To discuss the limitations of these simulation methods.

Main Methods:

  • Quasicentroid molecular dynamics (QCMD)
  • Fast-QCMD
  • Temperature-elevated path integral coarse-graining simulations (Te PIGS)

Main Results:

  • QCMD, fast-QCMD, and Te PIGS methods generate classical dynamics on potentials of mean force.
  • These methods show very close agreement with each other.
  • Te PIGS achieved excellent agreement with experimental vibrational spectra for water and ice.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced path integral methods accurately capture nuclear quantum effects.
  • These methods provide reliable simulations of condensed-phase vibrational spectra.
  • The discussed methods offer significant improvements for simulating quantum systems.