R state (relaxed)

The R state, or relaxed state, describes a condition in molecular simulations where a system's structure has been allowed to adjust and settle into a more stable configuration, minimizing internal stresses or strains. In this state, atoms or molecules are positioned to reflect their natural equilibrium, often reducing energy and improving the accuracy of the model. Think of it as gently letting a tangled string settle into a neat, relaxed form without any external pull, providing a clearer understanding of the system’s most stable arrangement for further analysis or simulations.