Polymer Chain & Flory Theory
Random walk (RW) vs self-avoiding walk (SAW). Flory theory: end-to-end distance R ~ N
ν
, with ν=1/2 (ideal) or ν≈3/5 (SAW, 3D excluded volume).
N =
100
monomers
Speed
Toggle SAW/RW
Regenerate
Mode:
Both
RW R
e
:
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SAW R
e
:
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Predicted (RW):
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Predicted (SAW):
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Random Walk (ν=0.5)
Self-Avoiding Walk (ν≈0.588)