Topological Disentanglement of Linear Polymers under Tension

We develop a theoretical description of the topological disentanglement occurring when torus knots reach the ends of a semiflexible polymer under tension. These include decays into simpler knots and total unknotting. The minimal number of crossings and the minimal knot contour length are the topolog...

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Main Authors: Michele Caraglio, Boris Marcone, Fulvio Baldovin, Enzo Orlandini, Attilio L. Stella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/11/2580