We also investigate the entropie exponents of loops with a fixed knot type, in which case we are limited by strong finite-size effects.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Using canonical Monte Carlo simulations, we introduce a new numerical procedure for comparing the entropie exponents of polymers with different constraints and/or topologies.
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Key Findings & Data:The method is successfully tested for closed polymer loops decorated with sliding rings.
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Conclusion & Impact:We also investigate the entropie exponents of loops with a fixed knot type, in which case we are limited by strong finite-size effects.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Using canonical Monte Carlo simulations, we introduce a new numerical procedure for comparing the entropie exponents of polymers with different constraints and/or topologies. Setting up competitions between polymer segments which can exchange monomers according to their free energies, we obtain the universal exponents of partition functions, independently of any knowledge of the non-universal part. The method is successfully tested for closed polymer loops decorated with sliding rings. We also investigate the entropie exponents of loops with a fixed knot type, in which case we are limited by strong finite-size effects.
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KANTOR, Y., ZANDI, R., KARDAR, M. (2022). Entropic competition between knots and slip-links. ARI The Bulletin of the Istanbul Technical University, Cilt: 53 - Sayı: 1, 6–15. https://ajindex.com/articles/448169
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