Second Topological Moment < m^2 > of Two Closed Entangled Polymers

Abstract

We calculate the second topological moment < m^2 > of entanglement of two closed polymers $P_1$ and $P_2$ in a solution. The result holds approximately for a closed polymer linked to many others, which may be considered as a single very long effective polymer.

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