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# Slot: coupling_group
_A subset of atoms for which temperature is controlled, often needed for simulating complex systems (e.g., protein in water), used in gromacs, given as a string_
URI: [https://CCPBioSim.ac.uk/biosim-schema/coupling_group](https://CCPBioSim.ac.uk/biosim-schema/coupling_group)
## Applicable Classes
| Name | Description | Modifies Slot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Thermostat](../classes/Thermostat.md) | Settings used for the simulation thermostat | no |
## Properties
### Type and Range
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Range | [string](../types/string.md) |
| Domain Of | [Thermostat](../classes/Thermostat.md) |
### Cardinality and Requirements
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
## Identifier and Mapping Information
### Schema Source
* from schema: https://CCPBioSim.ac.uk/biosim-schema/
## Mappings
| Mapping Type | Mapped Value |
| --- | --- |
| self | https://CCPBioSim.ac.uk/biosim-schema/coupling_group |
| native | https://CCPBioSim.ac.uk/biosim-schema/coupling_group |
## LinkML Source
```yaml
name: coupling_group
description: A subset of atoms for which temperature is controlled, often needed for
simulating complex systems (e.g., protein in water), used in gromacs, given as a
string
from_schema: https://CCPBioSim.ac.uk/biosim-schema/
rank: 1000
domain_of:
- Thermostat
range: string
```