Feature: how can ABACUS perform metadynamics?

[WHUweiqingzhou]

Background

Can we perform a metadynamics calculation based on ABACUS? I understand there is no home-built one in ABACUS. Can we calculate it with the help of LAMMPS?

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Task list only for developers

• Notice possible changes of behavior
• Explain the changes of codes in core modules of ESolver, HSolver, ElecState, Hamilt, Operator or Psi

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Task list for Issue attackers (only for developers)

• Review and understand the proposed feature and its importance.
• Research on the existing solutions and relevant research articles/resources.
• Discuss with the team to evaluate the feasibility of implementing the feature.
• Create a design document outlining the proposed solution and implementation details.
• Get feedback from the team on the design document.
• Develop the feature following the agreed design.
• Write unit tests and integration tests for the feature.
• Update the documentation to include the new feature.
• Perform code review and address any issues.
• Merge the feature into the main branch.
• Monitor for any issues or bugs reported by users after the feature is released.
• Address any issues or bugs reported by users and continuously improve the feature.

[kirk0830]

For developer who is interested:
I find Quantum ESPRESSO have the interface with Plumed, therefore mtd can be performed. There is a doc illustrating how to get interfaced with Plumed:
https://github.com/plumed/plumed2/blob/v2.9.2/developer-doc/mdTemplate.md