MoSGrid – a molecular simulation grid as a new tool in computational chemistry, biology and material science
2011

MoSGrid: A New Tool for Molecular Simulations

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Author Information

Author(s): Birkenheuer G, Blunk D, Breuers S, Brinkmann A, dos Santos Vieira I, Fels G, Gesing S, Grunzke R, Herres-Pawlis S, Kohlbacher O, Kruber N, Krüger J, Lang U, Packschies L, Müller-Pfefferkorn R, Schäfer P, Schmalz H-G, Steinke T, Warzecha K-D, Wewior M

Conclusion

MoSGrid provides a platform for remote computational chemistry services and fosters collaborative work through secure data repositories.

Supporting Evidence

  • MoSGrid allows for the submission and monitoring of compute jobs through a web-based portal.
  • Functional prototypes for quantum chemical and molecular dynamics applications are already available.
  • MoSGrid promotes efficient collaboration by providing secure repositories for validated data.

Takeaway

MoSGrid is like a special online tool that helps scientists do chemistry experiments on computers from anywhere, making it easier for them to work together.

Methodology

The project uses a web-based portal for job submission and result retrieval, with modular portlets for different molecular simulation codes.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1758-2946-3-S1-P14

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