conformation

This information can be used to determine the molecule's shape, or conformation.

"Conformation at the molecular level is incredibly important, particularly for thinking about how biomolecules interact with each other," says Goldsmith.

The researchers used a quantum algorithm to first model the lowest energy conformation for the fragment's backbone, which is typically the most computationally demanding step of the calculation.

The process of becoming a show dog begins when breeders determine which puppies are physically and temperamentally suited for what’s known as “conformation” competition.

“Conformation” dogs first face off against others of their breed, which sometimes can include dozens of others, sometimes few or even none.