Free-energy calculations - Theoretical Biophysics Group
Free-energy calculations - Theoretical Biophysics Group
Free-energy calculations - Theoretical Biophysics Group
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<strong>Free</strong>-<strong>energy</strong> perturbation <strong>calculations</strong> One simple application of perturbation theory<br />
Second-order perturbation theory:<br />
∆A = q〈V〉0 − β<br />
<br />
q2 (V − 〈V〉 0 )<br />
2 2<br />
<br />
0<br />
If water is considered as a homogeneous dipolar liquid, 〈V〉 0 = 0, the expression for<br />
the free <strong>energy</strong> change further simplifies to:<br />
∆A = − β<br />
<br />
q2 V<br />
2 2<br />
0<br />
This result implies that ∆A should be a quadratic function of the ionic charge.<br />
Chris Chipot <strong>Free</strong>-<strong>energy</strong> <strong>calculations</strong>