The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(42), P. 10609 - 10613
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
The
development
of
X-ray
free-electron
lasers
has
enabled
ultrafast
diffraction
(XRD)
experiments,
which
are
capable
resolving
electronic
and
vibrational
transitions
structural
changes
in
molecules
or
capturing
molecular
movies.
While
time-resolved
XRD
attracted
more
attention,
the
extraction
information
from
signals
is
challenging
requires
theoretical
support.
In
this
work,
we
combined
scattering
theory
a
trajectory
surface
hopping
approach
to
resolve
dynamical
structure
photoexcited
by
studying
time
evolution
electron
density
between
excited
states
ground
state.
Using
pyrazine
molecule
as
an
example,
show
that
key
features
reaction
pathways
can
be
identified,
enabling
capture
associated
with
for
molecule.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(12), P. 5043 - 5057
Published: June 5, 2024
We
present
an
open-source
MLatom@XACS
software
ecosystem
for
on-the-fly
surface
hopping
nonadiabatic
dynamics
based
on
the
Landau–Zener–Belyaev–Lebedev
algorithm.
The
can
be
performed
via
Python
API
with
a
wide
range
of
quantum
mechanical
(QM)
and
machine
learning
(ML)
methods,
including
ab
initio
QM
(CASSCF
ADC(2)),
semiempirical
methods
(e.g.,
AM1,
PM3,
OMx,
ODMx),
many
types
ML
potentials
KREG,
ANI,
MACE).
Combinations
also
used.
While
user
build
their
own
combinations,
we
provide
AIQM1,
which
is
Δ-learning
used
out-of-the-box.
showcase
how
AIQM1
reproduces
isomerization
yield
trans-azobenzene
at
low
cost.
example
scripts
that,
in
dozens
lines,
enable
to
obtain
final
population
plots
by
simply
providing
initial
geometry
molecule.
Thus,
those
perform
optimization,
normal
mode
calculations,
condition
sampling,
parallel
trajectories
propagation,
analysis,
result
plotting.
Given
capabilities
MLatom
training
different
models,
this
seamlessly
integrated
into
protocols
building
models
dynamics.
In
future,
deeper
more
efficient
integration
Newton-X
will
vast
functionalities
dynamics,
such
as
fewest-switches
hopping,
facilitate
similar
workflows
API.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(24), P. 3240 - 3258
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
article
gives
a
perspective
on
the
progress
of
AI
tools
in
computational
chemistry
through
lens
author's
decade-long
contributions
put
wider
context
trends
this
rapidly
expanding
field.
over
last
decade
is
tremendous:
while
ago
we
had
glimpse
what
was
to
come
many
proof-of-concept
studies,
now
witness
emergence
AI-based
that
are
mature
enough
make
faster
and
more
accurate
simulations
increasingly
routine.
Such
turn
allow
us
validate
even
revise
experimental
results,
deepen
our
understanding
physicochemical
processes
nature,
design
better
materials,
devices,
drugs.
The
rapid
introduction
powerful
rise
unique
challenges
opportunities
discussed
too.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Quantum
chemical
simulations
can
be
greatly
accelerated
by
constructing
machine
learning
potentials,
which
is
often
done
using
active
(AL).
The
usefulness
of
the
constructed
potentials
limited
high
effort
required
and
their
insufficient
robustness
in
simulations.
Here,
we
introduce
end-to-end
AL
for
robust
data-efficient
with
affordable
investment
time
resources
minimum
human
interference.
Our
protocol
based
on
physics-informed
sampling
training
points,
automatic
selection
initial
data,
uncertainty
quantification,
convergence
monitoring.
versatility
this
shown
our
implementation
quasi-classical
molecular
dynamics
simulating
vibrational
spectra,
conformer
search
a
key
biochemical
molecule,
time-resolved
mechanism
Diels-Alder
reaction.
These
investigations
took
us
days
instead
weeks
pure
quantum
calculations
high-performance
computing
cluster.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(34), P. 8728 - 8735
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Two-dimensional
(2D)
fluorescence-excitation
(2D-FLEX)
spectroscopy
is
a
recently
proposed
nonlinear
femtosecond
technique
for
the
detection
of
photoinduced
dynamics.
The
method
records
time-resolved
fluorescence
signal
in
its
excitation-
and
detection-frequency
dependence
hence
combines
exclusive
excited
state
dynamics
(fluorescence)
with
signals
resolved
both
excitation
emission
frequencies
(2D
electronic
spectroscopy).
In
this
work,
we
develop
an
on-the-fly
protocol
simulation
2D-FLEX
spectra
molecular
systems,
which
based
on
interfacing
classical
doorway-window
representation
spectroscopic
responses
trajectory
surface
hopping
simulations.
Applying
methodology
to
gas-phase
pyrazine,
show
that
can
deliver
detailed
information
otherwise
obtainable
via
attosecond
spectroscopy.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Excited-state
molecular
dynamics
(ESMD)
simulations
near
conical
intersections
(CIs)
pose
significant
challenges
when
using
machine
learning
potentials
(MLPs).
Although
MLPs
have
gained
recognition
for
their
integration
into
mixed
quantum-classical
(MQC)
methods,
such
as
trajectory
surface
hopping
(TSH),
and
capacity
to
model
correlated
electron–nuclear
efficiently,
difficulties
persist
in
managing
nonadiabatic
dynamics.
Specifically,
singularities
at
CIs
double-valued
coupling
elements
result
discontinuities
that
disrupt
the
smoothness
of
predictive
functions.
Partial
solutions
been
provided
by
diabatic
Hamiltonians
with
phaseless
loss
functions
these
challenges.
However,
a
definitive
method
addressing
caused
has
yet
be
developed.
Here,
we
introduce
term,
Δ2,
derived
from
square
off-diagonal
Hamiltonian
state-interaction
state-averaged
spin-restricted
ensemble-referenced
Kohn–Sham
(SI-SA-REKS,
briefly
SSR)(2,2)
formalism.
This
approach
improves
stability
accuracy
MLP
issues
arising
CI
We
apply
this
penta-2,4-dieniminium
cation
(PSB3),
demonstrating
its
effectiveness
improving
training
ML-based
Our
results
show
Δ2-based
ML-ESMD
can
reproduce
ab
initio
ESMD
simulations,
underscoring
potential
efficiency
broader
applications,
particularly
large-scale
long-time
scale
simulations.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(7), P. 1439 - 1439
Published: March 24, 2025
Conical
intersections
(CIs)
are
the
most
efficient
channels
of
photodeactivation
and
energy
transfer,
while
femtosecond
spectroscopy
is
main
experimental
tool
delivering
information
on
molecular
CI-driven
photoinduced
processes.
In
this
work,
we
undertake
a
comprehensive
ab
initio
investigation
CI-mediated
internal
conversion
in
fulvene
by
simulating
evolutions
electronic
populations,
bond
lengths
angles,
time-resolved
transient
absorption
(TA)
pump-probe
(PP)
spectra.
TA
PP
spectra
evaluated
fly
combining
symmetrical
quasiclassical/Meyer–Miller–Stock–Thoss
(SQC/MMST)
dynamics
doorway-window
representation
spectroscopic
signals.
We
show
that
simulated
reveal
not
only
population
but
also
key
nuclear
motions
as
well
mode–mode
couplings.
demonstrate
signals
observables:
They
can
be
considered
information-rich
purely
theoretical
observables,
which
deliver
more
than
conventional
populations.
This
extracted
appropriate
analyses
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 9601 - 9619
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
The
all-atomic
full-dimensional-level
simulations
of
nonadiabatic
molecular
dynamics
(NAMD)
in
large
realistic
systems
has
received
high
research
interest
recent
years.
However,
such
NAMD
normally
generate
an
enormous
amount
time-dependent
high-dimensional
data,
leading
to
a
significant
challenge
result
analyses.
Based
on
unsupervised
machine
learning
(ML)
methods,
considerable
efforts
were
devoted
developing
novel
and
easy-to-use
analysis
tools
for
the
identification
photoinduced
reaction
channels
comprehensive
understanding
complicated
motions
simulations.
Here,
we
tried
survey
advances
this
field,
particularly
focus
how
use
ML
methods
analyze
trajectory-based
simulation
results.
Our
purpose
is
offer
discussion
several
essential
components
protocol,
including
selection
construction
descriptors,
establishment
analytical
frameworks,
their
advantages
limitations,
persistent
challenges.
We
present
a
robust
protocol
for
affordable
learning
of
the
electronic-state
manifold
to
accelerate
photophysical
and
photochemical
molecular
simulations.
The
solves
several
pertinent
issues
precluding
widespread
use
machine
(ML)
in
excited-state
introduce
novel
physics-informed
multi-state
ML
model
that
can
learn
an
arbitrary
number
excited
states
across
molecules
with
accuracy
better
or
similar
ground-state
energies
established
potentials.
also
gap-driven
dynamics
meticulous
accelerated
sampling
small-gap
regions:
which
proves
crucial
stable
surface-hopping
dynamics.
Put
together,
enable
efficient
active
furnishing
models
Our
active-learning
includes
based
on
uncertainty
quantification,
ensuring
quality
each
adiabatic
surface,
low
error
energy
gaps,
precise
calculation
hopping
probability.
thresholds
quantification
are
automatically
chosen
statistical
physical
considerations.
will
be
made
available
next
release
open-source
MLatom
as
described
at
https://github.com/dralgroup/al-namd