Issue 23, 2005

Parallel tempering: Theory, applications, and new perspectives

Abstract

We review the history of the parallel tempering simulation method. From its origins in data analysis, the parallel tempering method has become a standard workhorse of physicochemical simulations. We discuss the theory behind the method and its various generalizations. We mention a selected set of the many applications that have become possible with the introduction of parallel tempering, and we suggest several promising avenues for future research.

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Article information

Article type
Invited Article
Submitted
13 Jul 2005
Accepted
11 Aug 2005
First published
05 Sep 2005

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2005,7, 3910-3916

Parallel tempering: Theory, applications, and new perspectives

D. J. Earl and M. W. Deem, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2005, 7, 3910 DOI: 10.1039/B509983H

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