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1   %\documentclass[prb,aps,twocolumn,tabularx]{revtex4}
2 < \documentclass[12pt]{article}
2 > \documentclass[11pt]{article}
3   %\usepackage{endfloat}
4   \usepackage{amsmath}
5   \usepackage{amssymb}
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24   \begin{document}
25  
26   This document includes individual system-based comparisons of the
27 < studied methods with smooth particle-mesh Ewald.  Each of the seven
28 < systems comprises its own section and has its own discussion and
29 < tabular listing of the results for the $\Delta E$, force and torque
30 < vector magnitude, and force and torque vector direction comparisons.
27 > studied methods with smooth particle mesh Ewald {\sc spme}.  Each of
28 > the seven systems comprises its own section and has its own discussion
29 > and tabular listing of the results for the $\Delta E$, force and
30 > torque vector magnitude, and force and torque vector direction
31 > comparisons.
32  
33   \section{\label{app:water}Liquid Water}
34  
35 < 500 liquid state configurations were generated as described in the
36 < Methods section using the SPC/E model of water.\cite{Berendsen87} The
37 < results for the energy gap comparisons and the force and torque vector
38 < magnitude comparisons are shown in table \ref{tab:spce}.  The force
39 < and torque vector directionality results are displayed separately in
40 < table \ref{tab:spceAng}, where the effect of group-based cutoffs and
35 > The first system considered was liquid water at 300K using the SPC/E
36 > model of water.\cite{Berendsen87} The results for the energy gap
37 > comparisons and the force and torque vector magnitude comparisons are
38 > shown in table \ref{tab:spce}.  The force and torque vector
39 > directionality results are displayed separately in table
40 > \ref{tab:spceAng}, where the effect of group-based cutoffs and
41   switching functions on the {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} potentials are
42 < investigated.
42 > investigated.
43   \begin{table}[htbp]
44     \centering
45     \caption{Regression results for the liquid water system. Tabulated
# Line 137 | Line 138 | GSSF  & 0.0 & 1.298 & 0.270 & 0.083 & 3.098 & 0.992 &
138     \label{tab:spceAng}
139   \end{table}
140  
141 < For the most parts, the water results appear to parallel the combined
142 < results seen in the discussion in the main paper.  There is good
143 < agreement with SPME in both energetic and dynamic behavior when using
144 < the {\sc sf} method with and without damping. The {\sc sp} method does
145 < well with an $\alpha$ around 0.2 \AA$^{-1}$, particularly with cutoff
146 < radii greater than 12 \AA. The results for both of these methods also
146 < begin to decay as damping gets too large.
141 > The water results appear to parallel the combined results seen in the
142 > discussion section of the main paper.  There is good agreement with
143 > {\sc spme} in both energetic and dynamic behavior when using the {\sc sf}
144 > method with and without damping. The {\sc sp} method does well with an
145 > $\alpha$ around 0.2 \AA$^{-1}$, particularly with cutoff radii greater
146 > than 12 \AA. Overdamping the electrostatics reduces the agreement between both these methods and {\sc spme}.
147  
148 < The pure cutoff (PC) method performs poorly, as seen in the main
149 < discussion section.  In contrast to the combined values, however, the
150 < use of a switching function and group based cutoffs really improves
151 < the results for these neutral water molecules.  The group switched
152 < cutoff (GSC) shows mimics the energetics of SPME more poorly than the
153 < {\sc sp} (with moderate damping) and {\sc sf} methods, but the
154 < dynamics are quite good.  The switching functions corrects
155 < discontinuities in the potential and forces, leading to the improved
156 < results.  Such improvements with the use of a switching function has
157 < been recognized in previous studies,\cite{Andrea83,Steinbach94} and it
158 < is a useful tactic for stably incorporating local area electrostatic
159 < effects.
148 > The pure cutoff ({\sc pc}) method performs poorly, again mirroring the
149 > observations in the main portion of this paper.  In contrast to the
150 > combined values, however, the use of a switching function and group
151 > based cutoffs really improves the results for these neutral water
152 > molecules.  The group switched cutoff ({\sc gsc}) does not mimic the
153 > energetics of {\sc spme} as well as the {\sc sp} (with moderate
154 > damping) and {\sc sf} methods, but the dynamics are quite good.  The
155 > switching functions corrects discontinuities in the potential and
156 > forces, leading to these improved results.  Such improvements with the
157 > use of a switching function has been recognized in previous
158 > studies,\cite{Andrea83,Steinbach94} and this proves to be a useful
159 > tactic for stably incorporating local area electrostatic effects.
160  
161 < The reaction field (RF) method simply extends the results observed in
162 < the GSC case.  Both methods are similar in form (i.e. neutral groups,
163 < switching function), but RF incorporates an added effect from the
164 < external dielectric. This similarity translates into the same good
165 < dynamic results and improved energetic results.  These still fall
166 < short of the moderately damped {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods, but they
167 < display how incorporating some implicit properties of the surroundings
168 < (i.e. $\epsilon_\textrm{S}$) can improve results.
161 > The reaction field ({\sc rf}) method simply extends upon the results
162 > observed in the {\sc gsc} case.  Both methods are similar in form
163 > (i.e. neutral groups, switching function), but {\sc rf} incorporates
164 > an added effect from the external dielectric. This similarity
165 > translates into the same good dynamic results and improved energetic
166 > agreement with {\sc spme}.  Though this agreement is not to the level
167 > of the moderately damped {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods, these results
168 > show how incorporating some implicit properties of the surroundings
169 > (i.e. $\epsilon_\textrm{S}$) can improve the solvent depiction.
170  
171   A final note for the liquid water system, use of group cutoffs and a
172 < switching function also leads to noticeable improvements in the {\sc
173 < sp} and {\sc sf} methods, primarily in directionality of the force and
174 < torque vectors (table \ref{tab:spceAng}).  {\sc sp} shows significant
175 < narrowing of the angle distribution in the cases with little to no
176 < damping and only modest improvement for the ideal conditions ($\alpha$
177 < = 0.2 \AA${-1}$ and $R_\textrm{c} \geqslant 12$~\AA).  The {\sc sf}
178 < method simply shows modest narrowing across all damping and cutoff
179 < ranges of interest.  Group cutoffs and the switching function do
180 < nothing for cases were error is introduced by overdamping the
181 < potentials.
172 > switching function leads to noticeable improvements in the {\sc sp}
173 > and {\sc sf} methods, primarily in directionality of the force and
174 > torque vectors (table \ref{tab:spceAng}). The {\sc sp} method shows
175 > significant narrowing of the angle distribution when using little to
176 > no damping and only modest improvement for the recommended conditions
177 > ($\alpha$ = 0.2 \AA${-1}$ and $R_\textrm{c} \geqslant 12$~\AA).  The
178 > {\sc sf} method shows modest narrowing across all damping and cutoff
179 > ranges of interest.  When overdamping these methods, group cutoffs and
180 > the switching function do not improve the force and torque
181 > directionalities.
182  
183   \section{\label{app:ice}Solid Water: Ice I$_\textrm{c}$}
184  
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284     \label{tab:iceAng}
285   \end{table}
286  
287 < Highly ordered systems are a difficult test for the pairwise systems
288 < in that they lack the periodicity inherent to the Ewald summation.  As
289 < expected, the energy gap agreement with SPME reduces for the {\sc sp}
290 < and {\sc sf} with parameters that were perfectly acceptable for the
291 < disordered liquid system.  Moving to higher $R_\textrm{c}$ remedies
292 < this degraded performance, though at increase in computational cost.
293 < However, the dynamics of this crystalline system (both in magnitude
294 < and direction) are little affected. Both methods still reproduce the
295 < Ewald behavior with the same parameter recommendations from the
296 < previous section.
287 > Highly ordered systems are a difficult test for the pairwise methods
288 > in that they lack the periodicity term of the Ewald summation.  As
289 > expected, the energy gap agreement with {\sc spme} reduces for the
290 > {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods with parameters that were acceptable for
291 > the disordered liquid system.  Moving to higher $R_\textrm{c}$ helps
292 > improve the agreement, though at an increase in computational cost.
293 > The dynamics of this crystalline system (both in magnitude and
294 > direction) are little affected. Both methods still reproduce the Ewald
295 > behavior with the same parameter recommendations from the previous
296 > section.
297  
298 < It is also worth noting that RF exhibits a slightly improved energy
299 < gap results over the liquid water system.  One possible explanation is
298 > It is also worth noting that {\sc rf} exhibits improved energy gap
299 > results over the liquid water system.  One possible explanation is
300   that the ice I$_\textrm{c}$ crystal is ordered such that the net
301   dipole moment of the crystal is zero.  With $\epsilon_\textrm{S} =
302   \infty$, the reaction field incorporates this structural organization
# Line 305 | Line 306 | A high temperature NaCl melt was tested to gauge the a
306   \section{\label{app:melt}NaCl Melt}
307  
308   A high temperature NaCl melt was tested to gauge the accuracy of the
309 < pairwise summation methods in a highly charge disordered system. The
310 < results for the energy gap comparisons and the force and torque vector
309 > pairwise summation methods in a charged disordered system. The results
310 > for the energy gap comparisons and the force and torque vector
311   magnitude comparisons are shown in table \ref{tab:melt}.  The force
312   and torque vector directionality results are displayed separately in
313   table \ref{tab:meltAng}, where the effect of group-based cutoffs and
314   switching functions on the {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} potentials are
315 < investigated.
315 > investigated.
316  
317   \begin{table}[htbp]
318     \centering
# Line 470 | Line 471 | gap, force magnitude, and force directionality tests.
471   {\sc sf} methods with a 12 \AA\ cutoff radius seem to be the best
472   choices. These methods match well with {\sc spme} across the energy
473   gap, force magnitude, and force directionality tests.  The {\sc sp}
474 < method struggles in all cases with the exception of good dynamics
474 > method struggles in all cases, with the exception of good dynamics
475   reproduction when using weak electrostatic damping with a large cutoff
476   radius.
477  
478   The moderate electrostatic damping case is not as good as we would
479   expect given the good long-time dynamics results observed for this
480 < system. Since these results are a test of instantaneous dynamics, this
481 < indicates that good long-time dynamics comes in part at the expense of
480 > system. Since the data tabulated in table \ref{tab:salt} and
481 > \ref{tab:saltAng} are a test of instantaneous dynamics, this indicates
482 > that good long-time dynamics comes in part at the expense of
483   short-time dynamics. Further indication of this comes from the full
484   power spectra shown in the main text. It appears as though a
485 < distortion is introduced between 200 to 300 cm$^{-1}$ with increased
485 > distortion is introduced between 200 to 350 cm$^{-1}$ with increased
486   $\alpha$.
487  
488   \section{\label{app:solnWeak}Weak NaCl Solution}
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597     \label{tab:solnWeakAng}
598   \end{table}
599  
600 < This weak ionic strength system can be considered as a perturbation of
601 < the pure liquid water system. The {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods are
602 < not significantly affected by the inclusion of a few ions. The aspect
603 < of cutoff sphere neutralization aids in the smooth incorporation of
604 < these ions; thus, all of the observations regarding these methods
605 < carry over from section \ref{app:water}. The differences between these
606 < systems are visible for the {\sc rf} method. Though good force
607 < reproduction is still maintained, the energy gaps show a significant
608 < increase in the data scatter. This foreshadows the breakdown of the
609 < method as we introduce system inhomogeneities.
600 > Because this system is a perturbation of the pure liquid water system,
601 > comparisons are best drawn between these two sets. The {\sc sp} and
602 > {\sc sf} methods are not significantly affected by the inclusion of a
603 > few ions. The aspect of cutoff sphere neutralization aids in the
604 > smooth incorporation of these ions; thus, all of the observations
605 > regarding these methods carry over from section \ref{app:water}. The
606 > differences between these systems are more visible for the {\sc rf}
607 > method. Though good force agreement is still maintained, the energy
608 > gaps show a significant increase in the data scatter. This foreshadows
609 > the breakdown of the method as we introduce charged inhomogeneities.
610  
611   \section{\label{app:solnStr}Strong NaCl Solution}
612  
# Line 614 | Line 616 | torque vector magnitude comparisons are shown in table
616   M). The results for the energy gap comparisons and the force and
617   torque vector magnitude comparisons are shown in table
618   \ref{tab:solnWeak}.  The force and torque vector directionality
619 < results are displayed separately in table\ref{tab:solnWeakAng}, where
619 > results are displayed separately in table \ref{tab:solnWeakAng}, where
620   the effect of group-based cutoffs and switching functions on the {\sc
621   sp} and {\sc sf} potentials are investigated.
622  
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714   \end{table}
715  
716   The {\sc rf} method struggles with the jump in ionic strength. The
717 < configuration energy difference degrade to unuseable levels while the
718 < forces and torques degrade in a more modest fashion. The {\sc rf}
719 < method was designed for homogeneous systems, and this restriction is
720 < apparent in these results.
717 > configuration energy difference degrade to unusable levels while the
718 > forces and torques show a more modest reduction in the agreement with
719 > {\sc spme}. The {\sc rf} method was designed for homogeneous systems,
720 > and this attribute is apparent in these results.
721  
722   The {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods require larger cutoffs to maintain
723   their agreement with {\sc spme}. With these results, we still
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833     \label{tab:argonAng}
834   \end{table}
835  
836 < This system appears not to show in any significant deviation in the previously observed results. The {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods give result qualities similar to those observed in section \ref{app:water}. The only significant difference is the improvement for the configuration energy differences for the {\sc rf} method. This is surprising in that we are introducing an inhomogeneity to the system; however, this inhomogeneity is charge-neutral and does not result in charged cutoff spheres. The charge-neutrality, which the {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods explicity enforce, seems to play a greater role in the stability of the {\sc rf} method than the necessity of a homogeneous environment.
836 > This system appears not to show in any significant deviation in the
837 > previously observed results. The {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods give
838 > result qualities similar to those observed in section
839 > \ref{app:water}. The only significant difference is the improvement
840 > for the configuration energy differences for the {\sc rf} method. This
841 > is surprising in that we are introducing an inhomogeneity to the
842 > system; however, this inhomogeneity is charge-neutral and does not
843 > result in charged cutoff spheres. The charge-neutrality of the cutoff
844 > spheres, which the {\sc sp} and {\sc sf} methods explicitly enforce,
845 > seems to play a greater role in the stability of the {\sc rf} method
846 > than the required homogeneity of the environment.
847  
848   \newpage
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