In Advance / NanoLabo v.2.5 , the function to control the "self-learning hybrid Monte Carlo method" installed in Advance / NeuralMD Ver.1.6 has been added.

Use Case: Advance / NanoLabo v.2.5 release

In Advance / NanoLabo v.2.5 , the function to control the "self-learning hybrid Monte Carlo method" installed in Advance / NeuralMD Ver.1.6 has been added.

① Change the calculation mode to self-learning hybrid Monte Carlo method (SLHMC)
(2) Set calculation conditions and execute calculation
③ Export the force field file after the calculation is completed

What is the self-learning hybrid Monte Carlo method?

The self-learning hybrid Monte Carlo method is a first-principles Monte Carlo algorithm 1) developed by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency . By applying the trajectory of molecular dynamics calculation by Neural Network force field as the proposed structure in the Monte Carlo method, it is possible to realize efficient structural sampling while guaranteeing the accuracy of the first principle for the Monte Carlo calculation itself. Simultaneously with the execution of the Monte Carlo calculation, the learning of the Neural Network force field is also performed in parallel using the result of the first-principles calculation calculated for each structure. As a result, when the method is executed, a Neural Network force field specialized for the target system will be automatically generated.
1) Y. Nagai, et al., Rhys. Rev. B 102 041124 (2020)

Calculation example with α-Al 2 O 3 .A force field with sufficiently good accuracy is generated in 1000 to 2000 steps.

Benefits of self-learning hybrid Monte Carlo method

  • The same level of Neural Network force field can always be generated regardless of the user's skill level and creation procedure.
  • Since the calculation process is automated, there are very few operations that the user has to perform.
  • In addition to the small number of operation procedures, the number of teacher data tends to be reduced, so the time required to create a force field can be significantly reduced.
    The work that used to take several weeks is now half a day to a few days.
  • Using the results of Monte Carlo calculations, it is possible to evaluate physical quantities with strict first-principles accuracy.

Cloud-linked environment

By linking with the environment of Mat3ra or Azure Cycle Cloud , you can utilize the self-learning hybrid Monte Carlo method more effectively. The environment has already been set for Mat3ra and Azure Cycle Cloud.

Installed Nano Labo Tool on Mat3ra

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