Modeling uncertainties in molecular dynamics simulations using a stochastic reduced-order basis

A methodology enabling the robust treatment of model-form uncertainties in molecular dynamics simulations is proposed. The approach consists in properly randomizing a reduced-order basis, obtained by the method of snapshots in the configuration space. A multi-step strategy to identify the hyperparameters in the stochastic reduced-order basis is further introduced. The relevance of the framework is finally demonstrated by characterizing various types of modeling errors associated with molecular dynamics simulations on a graphene sheet. In particular, the ability of the framework to represent uncertainties raised by model reduction and interatomic potential selection is assessed.

Duke Scholars

Author Johann Guilleminot Civil and Environmental Engineering