Physical Chemistry I
Umbrella sampling is a computational technique used in molecular dynamics simulations to enhance the sampling of rare events by applying a biasing potential. This method allows researchers to explore the free energy landscape of complex systems by creating 'umbrellas' or biased windows, which facilitate the transition between states that would otherwise be infrequently sampled due to energy barriers. By using this approach, one can effectively calculate free energy differences and analyze reaction pathways.
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