Chain statistics

Ideal random-walk chain statistics (exact end-to-end distance and radius of gyration) and the Flory-exponent scaling of real chains under theta/good/poor solvent conditions.

Also sampled freely jointed (Kuhn) chains and the Kratky-Porod worm-like chain.

Flory’s solvent-quality exponents: ideal vs. real chain scaling

Flory's solvent-quality exponents: ideal vs. real chain scaling

Flory’s mean-field exponent vs. the renormalization-group value

Flory's mean-field exponent vs. the renormalization-group value

Kuhn’s random-walk chain: sampled freely jointed chains

Kuhn's random-walk chain: sampled freely jointed chains

Kratky-Porod worm-like chain: from rigid rod to random coil

Kratky-Porod worm-like chain: from rigid rod to random coil