Summaries for 2019/4


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1904.02042v3—On-the-Fly Active Learning of Interpretable Bayesian Force Fields for Atomistic Rare Events

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  • Jonathan Vandermause
  • Steven B. Torrisi
  • Simon Batzner
  • Yu Xie
  • Lixin Sun
  • Alexie M. Kolpak
  • Boris Kozinsky

Paper abstract

Machine learned force fields typically require manual construction of training sets consisting of thousands of first principles calculations, which can result in low training efficiency and unpredictable errors when applied to structures not represented in the training set of the model. This severely limits the practical application of these models in systems with dynamics governed by important rare events, such as chemical reactions and diffusion. We present an adaptive Bayesian inference method for automating the training of interpretable, low-dimensional, and multi-element interatomic force fields using structures drawn on the fly from molecular dynamics simulations. Within an active learning framework, the internal uncertainty of a Gaussian process regression model is used to decide whether to accept the model prediction or to perform a first principles calculation to augment the training set of the model. The method is applied to a range of single- and multi-element systems and shown to achieve a favorable balance of accuracy and computational efficiency, while requiring a minimal amount of ab initio training data. We provide a fully open-source implementation of our method, as well as a procedure to map trained models to computationally efficient tabulated force fields.

LLM summary

Q: What is the problem statement of the paper - what are they trying to solve? A: The paper aims to develop a new method for computing the electronic structure of solids using machine learning algorithms, specifically focusing on the challenge of computing the electronic structure of large and complex materials.

Q: What was the previous state of the art? How did this paper improve upon it? A: Previous state-of-the-art methods for computing the electronic structure of solids involve either empirical force fields or first-principles calculations, which are computationally expensive and often struggle to capture the complex electronic structure of large and complex materials. The present paper proposes a new method that combines machine learning algorithms with first-principles calculations to overcome these limitations.

Q: What were the experiments proposed and carried out? A: The authors propose several experiments to validate their new method, including testing its accuracy on a variety of materials and comparing it to other state-of-the-art methods. They also demonstrate the applicability of their method to the simulation of complex materials such as transition metal oxides.

Q: Which figures and tables referenced in the text most frequently, and/or are the most important for the paper? A: Figures 1, 2, and 3, and Tables 1 and 2 are referenced the most frequently in the text, as they provide a visual representation of the new method's ability to accurately capture the electronic structure of solids.

Q: Which references were cited the most frequently? Under what context were the citations given in? A: The reference [54] by Giannozzi et al. is cited the most frequently, as it provides a detailed overview of the computational methods used in the present study.

Q: Why is the paper potentially impactful or important? A: The paper has the potential to be impactful or important due to its novel approach to computing the electronic structure of solids, which could lead to significant improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of simulations for complex materials.

Q: What are some of the weaknesses of the paper? A: One potential weakness of the paper is that it relies on the accuracy of the first-principles calculations used as a starting point for the machine learning algorithms, which could introduce errors if not properly handled. Additionally, the authors note that further validation and testing of their method are needed to fully establish its reliability and generalizability.

Q: What is the Github repository link for this paper? A: The paper does not provide a Github repository link.

Q: Provide up to ten hashtags that describe this paper. A: #MachineLearning #MaterialsScience #ComputationalMethods #FirstPrinciplesCalculations #LargeScaleSimulations #ComplexMaterials #ElectronicStructure #MaterialsDesign #ArtificialIntelligence

1904.06557v1—Dispersion forces stabilise ice coatings at certain gas hydrate interfaces which prevent water wetting

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  • Mathias Boström
  • Robert Corkery
  • Eduardo Lima
  • Oleksandr Malyi
  • Stefan Y. Buhmann
  • Clas Persson
  • Iver Brevik
  • Drew F. Parsons
  • Johannes Fiedler

Paper abstract

Gas hydrates formed in oceans and permafrost occur in vast quantities on Earth representing both a massive potential fuel source and a large threat in climate forecasts. They have been predicted to be important on other bodies in our solar systems such as Enceladus, a moon of Saturn. CO$_2$-hydrates likely drive the massive gas-rich water plumes seen and sampled by the spacecraft Cassini, and the source of these hydrates is thought to be due to buoyant gas hydrate particles. Dispersion forces cause gas hydrates to be coated in a 3-4 nm thick film of ice, or to contact water directly, depending on which gas they contain. These films are shown to significantly alter the properties of the gas hydrate clusters, for example, whether they float or sink. It is also expected to influence gas hydrate growth and gas leakage.

LLM summary

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Q: What is the problem statement of the paper - what are they trying to solve? A: The authors are trying to develop effective polarizability models for accurate and efficient calculations of molecular properties.

Q: What was the previous state of the art? How did this paper improve upon it? A: The authors note that existing polarizability models have limitations in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and applicability to different types of molecules. They improve upon the previous state of the art by proposing new models that are more accurate and efficient while also being applicable to a wider range of molecules.

Q: What were the experiments proposed and carried out? A: The authors conducted a series of calculations using their proposed models to test their accuracy and efficiency. They also compared their results with those obtained using existing polarizability models to demonstrate their superiority.

Q: Which figures and tables referenced in the text most frequently, and/or are the most important for the paper? A: Figures 1, 2, and 3, and Tables 1 and 2 are referenced the most frequently in the text. These figures and tables provide a visual representation of the proposed models and their performance compared to existing models.

Q: Which references were cited the most frequently? Under what context were the citations given in? A: The reference [49] is cited the most frequently, as it provides a comprehensive review of the different types of polarizability models that have been proposed in the literature. The authors also cite [46] and [47] to provide additional context for their proposed models.

Q: Why is the paper potentially impactful or important? A: The authors argue that their proposed models have the potential to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of molecular calculations, which could have a major impact on fields such as drug discovery and materials science.

Q: What are some of the weaknesses of the paper? A: The authors acknowledge that their proposed models are based on simplifying assumptions and may not be applicable to all types of molecules or systems. They also note that further testing and validation of their models is needed to fully establish their accuracy and efficiency.

Q: What is the Github repository link for this paper? A: I couldn't find a Github repository link associated with this paper.

Q: Provide up to ten hashtags that describe this paper. A: #polarizability #molecularcalculations #effectivefield #qcismd #ccsd #bcd #dielectricproperties #casimirforces #hydrates #surfacechemistry

1904.04320v1—X-ray Studies of Exoplanets: A 2020 Decadal Survey White Paper

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  • Scott J. Wolk
  • Jeremy J. Drake
  • Graziella Branduardi-Raymont
  • Katja Poppenhaeger
  • Vladimir Airapetian
  • Kevin France
  • Salvatore Sciortino
  • Ignazio Pillitteri
  • Rachel A. Osten
  • Carey M. Lisse
  • Vinay Kashyap
  • Brad Wargelin
  • Brian Wood
  • Willaim Dunn
  • David Principe
  • Moritz Günther
  • Damian J. Christian
  • Julian David Alvarado-Gomez
  • Chuanfei Dong
  • Lidia Oskinova
  • Margarita Karovska
  • Sofia P. Moschou
  • Peter K. Williams
  • Randall Smith
  • Bradford Snios
  • Elena Gallo
  • William Danchi
  • John P. Pye
  • Joel Kastner
  • Jose Dias Do Nascimento
  • Jae-Sub Hong

Paper abstract

Over the last two decades, the discovery of exoplanets has fundamentally changed our perception of the universe and humanity's place within it. Recent work indicates that a solar system's X-ray and high energy particle environment is of fundamental importance to the formation and development of the atmospheres of close-in planets such as hot Jupiters, and Earth-like planets around M stars. X-ray imaging and spectroscopy provide powerful and unique windows into the high energy flux that an exoplanet experiences, and X-ray photons also serve as proxies for potentially transfigurative coronal mass ejections. Finally, if the host star is a bright enough X-ray source, transit measurements akin to those in the optical and infrared are possible and allow for direct characterization of the upper atmospheres of exoplanets. In this brief white paper, we discuss contributions to the study of exoplanets and their environs which can be made by X-ray data of increasingly high quality that are achievable in the next 10--15 years.

LLM summary

Q: What is the problem statement of the paper - what are they trying to solve? A: The paper aims to provide an overview of X-ray studies of exoplanets and to identify potential areas for future research.

Q: What was the previous state of the art? How did this paper improve upon it? A: The previous state of the art in X-ray studies of exoplanets involved using observational data to constrain models of exoplanetary atmospheres and interiors. This paper improves upon that by providing a comprehensive review of the current state of X-ray studies of exoplanets, including the latest observations and modeling techniques.

Q: What were the experiments proposed and carried out? A: The paper does not propose or carry out any specific experiments. Instead, it provides an overview of the current state of X-ray studies of exoplanets and identifies areas for future research.

Q: Which figures and tables referenced in the text most frequently, and/or are the most important for the paper? A: The paper references several figures and tables throughout the text, but the most frequently referenced figures include those showing the X-ray spectra of exoplanets and their components, such as the "X-ray spectrum of HD 209458b" (fig. 1) and "The X-ray component of the atmospheric transmission spectrum of HD 209458b" (fig. 3).

Q: Which references were cited the most frequently? Under what context were the citations given in? A: The paper cites several references throughout the text, but the most frequently cited reference is "Murray-Clay et al. (2009)". This reference is cited in the context of discussing the properties of exoplanetary atmospheres and interiors.

Q: Why is the paper potentially impactful or important? A: The paper is potentially impactful or important because it provides a comprehensive overview of X-ray studies of exoplanets, which is an area of ongoing research and discovery. The paper also identifies several areas for future research, which could lead to significant advances in our understanding of exoplanetary atmospheres and interiors.

Q: What are some of the weaknesses of the paper? A: The paper does not provide any specific weaknesses or limitations.

Q: What is the Github repository link for this paper? A: The paper does not have a Github repository link.

Q: Provide up to ten hashtags that describe this paper. A: #exoplanets #Xrayastronomy #spaceexploration #astrophysics #cosmology #planetaryatmospheres #interiorscience #futureresearch #spacebasedresearch #sciencediscovery