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In the first video segment, we present a cartoon model of a weighted chain, which can be regarded as an approximation for a polymer under tension (e.g. a strand of DNA being stretched out using optical tweezers). The Hamiltonian and partition function for this system are described in the second segment. Finally, in the third segment, we calculate the average energy and elongation of the chain.
Subject:
Life Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Level:
High School, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division, Graduate / Professional, Career / Technical, Adult Education
Material Type:
Lecture Notes
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Provider:
Look At Physics
Provider Set:
A Mathematical Way to Think About Biology
Date Added:
10/08/2012
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Language:
English
Media Format:
Text/HTML, Video

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