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\begin{checklist}{Choose an appropriate timestep for stability and avoiding energy drift}
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\begin{itemize}
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\item This depends on factors such as the use of constraints in the system (e.g. for all-atom systems constraining hydrogen bonds can allow the use of a slightly longer timestep; 2 fs is relatively typical)
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\item Determine the highest-frequency motion in the system (typically bond vibrations unless bond lengths are constrained)
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\item As a first guess, set the timestep to approximately one tenth of the highest-frequency motion's characteristic period.
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\item Test this choice by running a simulation in the microcanonical ensemble, and ensure that energy is conserved.
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\end{itemize}
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\end{checklist}
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