Force field

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004590",
  "term": "Force field",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A set of mathematical functions and associated parameters used in computational chemistry to describe the potential energy of a system of atoms and molecules. It defines the interactions between atoms, including bond stretching, angle bending, torsional rotations, and non-bonded interactions like van der Waals forces and electrostatic forces. Common force fields include AMBER and CHARMM.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 239. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design, part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 246 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2012-1204)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/force-field/"
}