Finding Force Field Parameters for Molecular Modeling | Sigma & Epsilon

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding force field parameters, specifically sigma and epsilon values for the Lennard-Jones potential, which are used to model nonbonded forces between atoms in molecular modeling. Participants are seeking both bonded and nonbonded interaction parameters, particularly for organic compounds containing elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in finding force field parameters for nonbonded interactions, specifically sigma and epsilon values for the Lennard-Jones function.
  • Another participant shares links to resources that may contain relevant information about force field parameters, indicating that finding such data online can be challenging.
  • A participant specifies interest in organic compounds and mentions difficulty accessing a particular article related to Lennard-Jones parameters.
  • There is an offer to share collected reports and related information about Lennard-Jones parameters for the specified elements.
  • One participant identifies the availability of AMBER force field parameters on its official homepage and provides links to additional resources, while still expressing a desire for more Lennard-Jones parameters.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the difficulty of finding specific force field parameters online. However, there are multiple competing views regarding the availability and sources of such parameters, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the completeness of the data available.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include potential access issues to certain articles and the specificity of the parameters sought, which may depend on the particular compounds or elements of interest.

Who May Find This Useful

Researchers and practitioners in molecular modeling, particularly those focused on organic compounds and nonbonded interactions in computational chemistry.

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I am looking for some force field parameters for nonbonded forces between atoms.

In most molecular modeling programs Lennard-Jones function is used to calculate Van der Waals forces where sigma and epsilon are constant values for a pair of atoms. But i cannot find them anywhere.


Or if anyone has complete force field parameters (bonded and nonbonded interactions) i would be more than happy to have it!
 
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... actually seems pretty difficult to find any online (if do some fitting etc expands a bit). What have come across & stored:

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/33880/ABSTRACT?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/cond-mat/pdf/9805/9805048.pdf
http://www.biochemtech.uni-halle.de/PPS2/course/section7/os_non.html#lj

what atoms, solids, compounds ... , did you've in mind? I've a collection of papers about the topic where can seek some specific values.
 
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Thank you for your links!
The last one looks the most interesting to me.
I am interested in organic compound.. so mainly C H O N P S elements.

I can't access the article on wiley page though.
 
Weird ... I can't access that Wiley one myself anylonger :rolleyes: :smile: . I can PM/email you a couple of related reports etc. about LJ parameters have collected containing those elements if you need some more specific info (something have collected along the way for a basis of own work)?
 
Ok i found that AMBER force field parameters are avalible on their homepage: http://amber.scripps.edu/ and there is also a link to some other page where they have a nice file: http://www.chpc.utah.edu/~cheatham/cornell_all_prm

But anyway i would like more LJ parameters if you have.. see PM please.
 
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