ISSN:
0392-6737
Keywords:
Polymers, elastomers, and plastics
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Polymer reactions and polymerization
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Conference proceedings
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Summary We discuss some recent theoretical studies of the kinetics of the collapse transition in homopolymers. An isolated polymer is modelled using computer simulation, and a time-dependent mean-field theory. The mean-field theory is analysed analytically for early stages, and for short polymers the equations are studied numerically. The results of simulation and theory are compared yielding, we argue, a consistent physical picture. Quantitative comparisons are not yet given, but seem relatively promising.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02456712
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