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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/11/2580 |