| Literature DB >> 18518359 |
David D L Minh1, Artur B Adib.
Abstract
An optimized method for estimating path-ensemble averages using data from processes driven in opposite directions is presented. Based on this estimator, bidirectional expressions for reconstructing free energies and potentials of mean force from single-molecule force spectroscopy-valid for biasing potentials of arbitrary stiffness-are developed. Numerical simulations on a model potential indicate that these methods perform better than unidirectional strategies.Mesh:
Year: 2008 PMID: 18518359 PMCID: PMC2504746 DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.100.180602
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Phys Rev Lett ISSN: 0031-9007 Impact factor: 9.161