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Modification of Morse potential in conventional force fields for applying FPDP parameters

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Although the Morse potential function is widely used in molecular modeling software, newer potential functions that possess more parameters provide greater accuracy. Against this backdrop, the Four-Parameter-Diatomic-Potential (FPDP) was selected for converting its parameter into those of the Morse potential due to the former’s resemblance to the latter. A pair of modified Morse indices was extracted by imposing equal force constant for infinitesimal bond stretching and equal energy integral for complete interatomic separation. Results reveal very good agreement for both bond compression and bond stretching. The developed parameter conversion would enable all FPDP parameters to be converted into the modified Morse parameters. Only minor algorithm alterations are required for incorporating the modified Morse function into molecular modeling packages that adopt the conventional Morse potential for describing 2-body bonded interaction.

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Lim, TC. Modification of Morse potential in conventional force fields for applying FPDP parameters. J Math Chem 47, 984–989 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10910-009-9619-0

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