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  • Statistical Physics
  • Polymer Physics
  • Computational Chemistry

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  • Random walks are fundamental models in physics and chemistry, describing the behavior of polymers and diffusion processes.
  • Accurate calculation of random walk properties, such as radius of gyration and asphericity, is crucial for understanding material characteristics.
  • Existing analytical solutions are limited to specific dimensions (D=1, D=∞), necessitating methods for intermediate dimensions (D=2, D=3).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple and accurate dimensional interpolation formula for random walk shapes.
  • To estimate key properties like the radius of gyration and asphericity for random walks in D=2 and D=3 dimensions.
  • To validate the formula's accuracy against known analytical and numerical results.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a dimensional interpolation formula connecting known analytical solutions at D=1 and D=∞.
  • Applied the formula to calculate the radius of gyration for arbitrary shaped objects in D=2 and D=3.
  • Calculated the asphericity for three-dimensional random walks using the developed interpolation formula.

Main Results:

  • The formula yielded radius of gyration results with approximately 2% error compared to accurate numerical data in D=3 and D=2.
  • Calculated asphericity values for 3D random walks showed excellent agreement with numerically simulated results.
  • The dimensional interpolation approach proved effective for estimating random walk properties in intermediate dimensions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed dimensional interpolation formula provides a simple, accurate, and generalizable method for studying random walks.
  • This approach offers a reliable way to estimate critical properties like radius of gyration and asphericity where direct solutions are challenging.
  • The method's versatility suggests its applicability to estimating other random walk properties and in related scientific fields.