Polymer physics

Content:

Static properties of polymers:

• DeGennes’ “blob” model.
• The random flight model.
• The Gaussian model.
• The worm-like chain model.
• Excluded volume effects.
• The self-avoiding chain.

Dynamic properties of polymers:

• Non-entangled chains: The Rouse model.
• Entangled chains: The “reptation” model.

Monte-Carlo and Molecular Dynamics schemes for Polymer Physics.

The successful and proficient attendance of the course will be evaluated through an oral exam. The latter usually consists of a presentation of an advanced (state-of-the-art) Polymer Physics topic.