Title
Physical knot theory: the study of sizes and shapes of polymers
Department/School
Mathematics
Date
2011
Document Type
Book Chapter
Keywords
Physical knot theory
Abstract
We present some commonly-used models for polymers in different experimental conditions, including some discussion of implementation issues. We then analyze how the size and shape of polymers are affected by length and the existence of knotting.
Volume
46
Published in
Introductory Lectures on Knot Theory
COinS
Citation/Other Information
Rawdon, E.J. (2011). Physical knot theory: the study of sizes and shapes of polymers. In Kauffman, L.H., Lambropoulou, S., Jablan, S., and Prztycki, J.H. Introductory Lectures on Knot Theory, vol 46., p 457-481, Singapore. World Sci. Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814313001_0017