Diffusion-limited loop formation of semiflexible polymers: Kramers theory and the intertwined time scales of chain relaxation and closing

被引：55

作者：

Jun, S ^{[1
]}

Bechhoefer, J

Ha, BY

机构：

[1] Simon Fraser Univ, Dept Phys, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada

[2] Univ Waterloo, Dept Phys, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada

来源：

EUROPHYSICS LETTERS | 2003年 / 64卷 / 03期

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D O I：

10.1209/epl/i2003-00219-7

中图分类号：

O4 [物理学];

学科分类号：

0702 ;

摘要：

We show that Kramers rate theory gives a straightforward, accurate estimate of the closing time tau(c) of a semiflexible polymer that is valid in cases of physical interest. The calculation also reveals how the time scales of chain relaxation and closing are intertwined, illuminating an apparent conflict between two ways of calculating tau(c) in the flexible limit.

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页码：420 / 426

页数：7

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