Statistical mechanics of double-helical polymers

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dc.creatorDe Col, Alvise
dc.creatorLiverpool, Tanniemola B.
dc.date2002-03-27
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T02:44:50Z
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dc.descriptionWe introduce a simple geometric model for a double-stranded and double-helical polymer. We study the statistical mechanics of such polymers using both analytical techniques and simulation. Our model has a single energy-scale which determines both the bending and twisting rigidity of the polymer. The helix melts at a particular temperature T_c below which the chain has a helical structure and above which this structure is disordered. Under extension we find that for small forces, the behaviour is very similar to worm-like chain behaviour but becomes very different at higher forces.
dc.description4 pages, 6 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0203561
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0203561
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/19092
dc.subjectSoft Condensed Matter
dc.titleStatistical mechanics of double-helical polymers
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