Dynamics of polymer chain collapse into compact states

Details Dynamics of polymer chain collapse into compact states Dynamics of polymer chain collapse into compact states

2003-07-14

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0307319v1

Phys. Rev. E 68 (2003) 041801

Physics

Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed Matter

11 pages, 11 figures (some low resolution)

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevE.68.041801

Molecular dynamics simulation methods are used to study the folding of polymer chains into packed cubic states. The polymer model, based on a chain of linked sites moving in the continuum, includes both excluded volume and torsional interactions. Different native-state packing arrangements and chain lengths are explored; the organization of the native state is found to affect both the ability of the chain to fold successfully and the nature of the folding pathway as the system is gradually cooled. An order parameter based on contact counts is used to provide information about the folding process, with contacts additionally classified according to criteria such as core and surface sites or local and distant site pairs. Fully detailed contact maps and their evolution are also examined.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Dynamics of polymer chain collapse into compact states does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Dynamics of polymer chain collapse into compact states, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Dynamics of polymer chain collapse into compact states will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-381722