THE SHAPE OF LINEAR AND STAR POLYMERS WITH AND WITHOUT EXCLUDED VOLUME

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BISHOP, M
CLARKE, JHR
REY, A
FREIRE, JJ
机构
[1] MANHATTAN COLL,DEPT MATH COMP SCI,RIVERDALE,NY 10471
[2] UNIV COMPLUTENSE MADRID,FAC CIENCIAS QUIM,DEPT QUIM FIS,E-28040 MADRID,SPAIN
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10.1063/1.460677
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
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The shape of isolated linear and star polymers, with and without excluded volume, has been determined by Monte Carlo simulations using a pivot algorithm. Stars with 3, 4, 5, and 6 arms are studied. The high efficiency of the pivot algorithm has allowed us to obtain accurate data for long chains. Good agreement is found with existing analytical expressions for nonexcluded volume chains and with other computer simulations for excluded volume chains.
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