Giant molecules: Here, there, and everywhere, second edition

Alexander Y. Grosberg, Alexei R. Khokhlov, Pierre Gilles de Gennes

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    Abstract

    This book describes the basic facts, concepts and ideas of polymer physics in simple, yet scientifically accurate, terms. In both scientific and historic contexts, the book shows how the subject of polymers is fascinating, as it is behind most of the wonders of living cell machinery as well as most of the newly developed materials. No mathematics is used in the book beyond modest high school algebra and a bit of freshman calculus, yet very sophisticated concepts are introduced and explained, ranging from scaling and reptations to protein folding and evolution. The new edition includes an extended section on polymer preparation methods, discusses knots formed by molecular filaments, and presents new and updated materials on such contemporary topics as single molecule experiments with DNA or polymer properties of proteins and their roles in biological evolution.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co.
    Number of pages322
    ISBN (Electronic)9789812839237
    ISBN (Print)9789812839220
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Jan 1 2010

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
    • General Engineering

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