Rouse theory

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12266
Molecular theory for treating polymer chain dynamics based on the bead-spring model assuming the beads (segments) have zero excluded volume and there is no hydrodynamic interaction between the beads.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 71. (Definitions of terms relating to individual macromolecules, macromolecular assemblies, polymer solutions, and amorphous bulk polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2014)) on page 105 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'Rouse theory' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12266 RIS BibTex EndNote
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