Lectures in course PHYS-441: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules

Flory Approximation: Self-Avoiding Walks

Explores the Flory approximation and self-avoiding walks, focusing on excluded volume and chain configurations.

Explores the swelling behavior of polymers and its influencing factors, such as crosslinking density and solvent nature.

Flory Approximation

Explores the Flory approximation for analyzing polymer chain behavior and the impact of excluded volume on chain conformation.

End-to-End Distance Exponent

Explores the correct exponent for the end-to-end distance in polymer chains and its implications on chain correlations.

Force-extension relation of a polymer

Explores the force-extension relation of polymers through experiments and models.

Polymer Behavior: Force-Extension Curve

Delves into the entropic behavior of polymers through force-extension curves.

Polymer Force-Extension Behavior

Explores the force-extension characteristic of polymers, focusing on the behavior of polymers under force.

Interactions for Biopolymers

Explores relevant interactions for biopolymers, including observable interactions, the Flory approach, and hydrophobic interactions in biological polymers.