Polymer Adsorption — Flory Exponent & Surface Crossover

A self-avoiding polymer chain near an adsorbing surface. In 2D confinement ν≈3/4; in 3D bulk ν≈3/5. Watch the chain flatten and adsorb as surface attraction increases.

Rg =  |  Flory ν (fitted) =  |  Adsorbed fraction =