Transition-path theory and path-finding algorithms for the study of rare events

Weinan E; Eric Vanden-Eijnden

doi:10.1146/annurev.physchem.040808.090412

Transition-path theory and path-finding algorithms for the study of rare events

Weinan E, Eric Vanden-Eijnden

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Abstract

Transition-path theory is a theoretical framework for describing rare events in complex systems. It can also be used as a starting point for developing efficient numerical algorithms for analyzing such rare events. Here we review the basic components of transition-path theory and path-finding algorithms. We also discuss connections with the classical transition-state theory.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	391-420
Number of pages	30
Journal	Annual Review of Physical Chemistry
Volume	61
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.physchem.040808.090412
State	Published - May 5 2010

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General Medicine

Keywords

Activated process
Minimum free energy path
String method
Transition-state theory

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