Equilibrium kinetics of self-assembling, semi-flexible polymers
arXiv:1709.04684 · doi:10.1088/1361-648X/aacfc9
Abstract
Self-assembling, semi-flexible polymers are ubiquitous in biology and technology. However, there remain conflicting accounts of the equilibrium kinetics for such an important system. Here, by focusing on a dynamical description of a minimal model in an overdamped environment, I identify the correct kinetic scheme that describes the system at equilibrium in the limits of high bonding energy and dilute concentration.
12 pages, 4 figures