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Title: All-Atom Biomolecular Simulation in the Exascale Era

Journal Article · · Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation

Exascale supercomputers have opened the door to dynamic simulations, facilitated by AI/ML techniques, that model biomolecular motions over unprecedented length and time scales. This new capability holds the potential to revolutionize our understanding of fundamental biological processes. Herein we report on some of the major advances that were discussed at a recent CECAM workshop in Pisa, Italy, on the topic with a primary focus on atomic-level simulations. First, we highlight examples of current large-scale biomolecular simulations and the future possibilities enabled by crossing the exascale threshold. Next, we discuss challenges to be overcome in optimizing the usage of these powerful resources. Finally, we close by listing several grand challenge problems that could be investigated with this new computer architecture.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
2333804
Journal Information:
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation, Journal Name: Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 20; ISSN 1549-9618
Publisher:
American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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