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Multifractal behavior of linear polymers in disordered media.

A Ordemann1, M Porto, H E Roman

  • 1Institut für Theoretische Physik III, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392 Giessen, Germany.

Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
|November 23, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study investigates polymer scaling in disordered media using self-avoiding walks on percolation clusters. Results reveal multifractal behavior and generalized exponents, suggesting a valid relation to regular lattice counterparts.

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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Polymer Science
  • Statistical Mechanics

Background:

  • Disordered media present complex environments for polymer behavior.
  • Percolation theory models the connectivity of such systems at critical points.
  • Self-avoiding walks (SAWs) are crucial for understanding polymer configurations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the scaling properties of linear polymers within disordered media.
  • To model polymers as SAWs on percolation cluster backbones at critical concentrations.
  • To investigate multifractal characteristics and derive generalized exponents.

Main Methods:

  • Exact enumeration of all SAW configurations on single backbone configurations.
  • Averaging over numerous backbone configurations to study scaling behavior.

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  • Analysis of moments of the total number of SAWs to identify multifractality.

    • Main Results:

    • The study confirms multifractal behavior in the scaling of SAWs on percolation clusters.
    • Generalized coordination numbers (μ(q)) and enhancement exponents (γ(q)) were found to be dependent on the moment order (q).
    • A key finding is the validation of the relation μ(1) = p(c)μ, linking cluster and regular lattice behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Polymer scaling in disordered media exhibits multifractal properties.
    • The derived generalized exponents provide deeper insight into polymer conformations.
    • The results support the applicability of established scaling relations even in complex, disordered environments.