DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/Z3YN-WM65
Defense Date
2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Physics and Applied Physics
First Advisor
Marylin F. Bishop
Second Advisor
Tom McMullen
Abstract
This paper considers the statistical mechanics occupation of the edge of a single helix of DNA by simple polymers. Using Fisher's exact closed form solution for dimers on a two-dimensional lattice, a one-dimensional lattice is created mathematically that is occupied by dimers, monomers, and holes. The free energy, entropy, average occupation, and total charge on the lattice are found through the usual statistical methods. The results demonstrate the charge inversion required for a DNA helix to undergo DNA condensation.
Rights
© John C. Baker
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
5-12-2017
Included in
Applied Statistics Commons, Biological and Chemical Physics Commons, Other Physics Commons