P.G. de Gennes' impact on science [[electronic resource] ] . Volume 2 Soft matter and biophysics / / Julien Bok, Jacques Prost, Francoise Brochard-Wyart, editors

• Pubblicazione: Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (181 p.)
• Disciplina: 530; 530.41
• Soggetto topico: Biophysics; Condensed matter; Liquid crystals; Solid state physics
• Altri autori: BokJulien <1933-> PagnolJacqueline Brochard-WyartFrançoise GennesPierre-Gilles de ProstJacques
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface; Acknowledgments; CONTENTS; The n = 0 Discovery Thomas A. Witten; 1. Introduction; 2. Gloss; 3. Polymer Impact; 3.1. Antecedents; 3.2. Early impact; 3.3. Further implications; 4. Field Theory Implications: A Paradoxical Limit; 5. Assessment; 6. Conclusion; References; Dynamics of Entangled Polymers: The Three Key Ideas Michael Rubinstein; 1. Entanglements in Polymer Melts; 2. Tube Model; 3. Reptation Model; 4. Constraint Release; 5. Arm Retraction; 6. Main Developments in the Wake of de Gennes Ideas; 6.1. Doi-Edwards stress relaxation model; 6.2. Doi tube length uctuation model ; 6.3. Self-consistent constraint release6.4. Polymers with no ends or with too many ends; 7. Open Questions and Future Directions; 7.1. The nature of entanglement and con ning tube; 7.2. Constraint release revisited; 7.3. Asymptopia; Acknowledgments; References; P. G. de Gennes, J. Phys. France 36, 1199-1203 (1975) Reptation of Stars; 1. Introduction.; 2. Queriching of reptation.; 3. Mechanical relaxation.; 4. Comparison with polymer melts.; 5. Conclusions.; Acknowledgments.; APPENDIX A; References; Polyelectrolytes: The de Gennes Legacy Philip Pincus and Omar A. Saleh; 1. Introduction ; 2. The Electrostatic Persistence Length3. Stretching Single Polymers; 4. Conclusion; References; P. G. de Gennes, P. Pincus, R. M. Velasco and F. Brochard, J. de Phys. 37, 1461-1473 (1976) Remarks on polyelectrolyte conformation; 1. Introduction.; 2. The single chain problem.; 3. The lattice regime.; 4. Semi dilute solutions.; 5. Concluding remarks.; Acknowledgments.; APPENDIX A; APPENDIX B; References; Polymers in Confined Geometries Karine Guevorkian and Francoise Brochard-Wyart; 1. Introduction; 2. Birth of Blobs; 3. Panorama of Polymers and Pores; 3.1. Classes of polymers ; 3.1.1. Flexible polymers3.1.2. Globular polymers; 3.1.3. Semi-.exible polymers; 3.1.4. Exotic polymers: stars and branched polymers; 3.2. Pores and nano-holes; 3.2.1. d = 1 Cylindrical pores; 3.2.2. d = 2 Slits or free surfaces; 3.2.3. d = 0 Holes; 4. Flexible Polymers in Confined Geometry; 4.1. Statics and dynamics of confined chains; 4.2. Forced penetration by a solvent flow; 4.2.1. Daoudi affine deformation at the pore entrance17; 4.2.2. De Gennes suction model; 5. Role of Topology; 5.1. Star polymers; 5.2. Branched polymers; 6. Semi-flexible Polymers in Rigid and Soft Tubes ; 6.1. Semi-flexible polymers in rigid tubes6.1.1. Forced penetration under flow; 6.2. Semi-flexible polymers in soft tubes: snakes vs globules; 7. Holes: Passage of Polymers; 8. Confinement of Soft Object from Globular Polymers to Cells and Tissues; 8.1. Globular polymers and micro-droplets; 8.2. Micropipette aspiration of vesicles; 8.3. Cells in confined geometries; 8.4. Aspiration of balls of cells; 9. Concluding Remarks; References; F. Brochard and P. G. de Gennes, J. Chem. Phys. 67, 52-56 (1977) Dynamics of confined polymers chains; I. Introduction ; II. KIRKWOOD CALCULATION OF THE CHAIN MOBILITY
• Sommario/riassunto: This publication, in two volumes, is devoted to the scientific impact of the work of Nobel Laureate, Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. It covers the important fields for which de Gennes was renowned: solid state (magnetism and superconductivity), macroscopic random media and percolation, supersolids, liquid crystals, polymers, adhesion and friction, and biophysics.The book brings together internationally renowned experts to contribute their perspectives on the significance of de Gennes' works. They have each selected a definitive paper, which gives th
• Titolo autorizzato: P.G. de Gennes' impact on science
• ISBN: 1-282-76122-6; 9786612761225; 981-4280-64-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910780726803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Series on directions in condensed matter physics ; ; v. 19.