Statistical Physics of Macromolecules

Statistical Physics of Macromolecules
Author:
Publisher: Amer Inst of Physics
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1994
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1563960710

This text presents an introduction to the field of statistical physics of macromolecules, from the basic concepts to modern achievements. Applications in various fields of polymer physical chemistry and molecular biophysics are also covered, as are: the fundamentals of statistical theory of polymer solutions and melts; classical, sealing and renormalization group approaches; the main ideas of statistical theories of polymer liquid crystals, polymer networks and polyelectrolytes; dynamic viscoelastic behavior of polymer systems; models of house, Zimm and reptation concepts; and specific features of main biopolymers - DNA and proteins. This English edition also includes sections describing the most important recent advances such as: statistical theory of DNA gel-electrophoresis, polymers at interfaces, and dynamics of concentrated solutions of rigid polymers.

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics of Macromolecular Systems

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics of Macromolecular Systems
Author: Michael Bachmann
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2014-04-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139915991

The structural mechanics of proteins that fold into functional shapes, polymers that aggregate and form clusters, and organic macromolecules that bind to inorganic matter can only be understood through statistical physics and thermodynamics. This book reviews the statistical mechanics concepts and tools necessary for the study of structure formation processes in macromolecular systems that are essentially influenced by finite-size and surface effects. Readers are introduced to molecular modeling approaches, advanced Monte Carlo simulation techniques, and systematic statistical analyses of numerical data. Applications to folding, aggregation, and substrate adsorption processes of polymers and proteins are discussed in great detail. Particular emphasis is placed on the reduction of complexity by coarse-grained modeling, which allows for the efficient, systematic investigation of structural phases and transitions. Providing insight into modern research at this interface between physics, chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology, this book is an excellent reference for graduate students and researchers.

Statistical Physics for Biological Matter

Statistical Physics for Biological Matter
Author: Wokyung Sung
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2018-10-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 940241584X

This book aims to cover a broad range of topics in statistical physics, including statistical mechanics (equilibrium and non-equilibrium), soft matter and fluid physics, for applications to biological phenomena at both cellular and macromolecular levels. It is intended to be a graduate level textbook, but can also be addressed to the interested senior level undergraduate. The book is written also for those involved in research on biological systems or soft matter based on physics, particularly on statistical physics. Typical statistical physics courses cover ideal gases (classical and quantum) and interacting units of simple structures. In contrast, even simple biological fluids are solutions of macromolecules, the structures of which are very complex. The goal of this book to fill this wide gap by providing appropriate content as well as by explaining the theoretical method that typifies good modeling, namely, the method of coarse-grained descriptions that extract the most salient features emerging at mesoscopic scales. The major topics covered in this book include thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, soft matter physics of polymers and membranes, non-equilibrium statistical physics covering stochastic processes, transport phenomena and hydrodynamics. Generic methods and theories are described with detailed derivations, followed by applications and examples in biology. The book aims to help the readers build, systematically and coherently through basic principles, their own understanding of nonspecific concepts and theoretical methods, which they may be able to apply to a broader class of biological problems.

Statistical Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics
Author: Norman Davidson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2013-01-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0486160939

Sufficiently rigorous for introductory or intermediate graduate courses, this text offers a comprehensive treatment of the techniques and limitations of statistical mechanics. 82 figures. 15 tables. 1962 edition.

Physics of Charged Macromolecules

Physics of Charged Macromolecules
Author: Murugappan Muthukumar
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 523
Release: 2023-02-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0521864879

A clear and intuitive introduction to the physics of charged macromolecules, from fundamentals to the latest research developments.

Physical Properties of Polymers Handbook

Physical Properties of Polymers Handbook
Author: James E. Mark
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1050
Release: 2007-03-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387690026

This book offers concise information on the properties of polymeric materials, particularly those most relevant to physical chemistry and chemical physics. Extensive updates and revisions to each chapter include eleven new chapters on novel polymeric structures, reinforcing phases in polymers, and experiments on single polymer chains. The study of complex materials is highly interdisciplinary, and new findings are scattered among a large selection of scientific and engineering journals. This book brings together data from experts in the different disciplines contributing to the rapidly growing area of polymers and complex materials.

Renormalization Group Theory of Macromolecules

Renormalization Group Theory of Macromolecules
Author: Karl F. Freed
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 361
Release: 1987-03-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780471828457

Studies theory and application of long wave-length properties of polymers. Utilizes statistical mechanics and employs simple models in developing predictive statistical mechanical theories of polymers, which are of great practical interest in technological applications and in understanding the biological use of polymer molecules. Topics covered include configurational statistics of polymer chains, functional integration, flexible polymer chains, the excluded volume problem, scaling theory, renormalization group description of polymer extended volume, use of perturbation and epsilon-expansions in renormalization group treatment of polymers, and much more.

An Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics

An Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics
Author: Terrell L. Hill
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2012-06-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0486130908

Four-part treatment covers principles of quantum statistical mechanics, systems composed of independent molecules or other independent subsystems, and systems of interacting molecules, concluding with a consideration of quantum statistics.