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A dilute solution of garlands is equivalent to them-vector model

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We formulate a simple model of homogeneous garlands, which is valid for polymers, consisting of a thin main chain with large side groups placed equidistantly along the chain. The garlands continuouly change from selfavoiding walks,M=0, to random walks,m=1, to possibly ordered structures.

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  1. Institut für Physik, Johnnes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Postfach 3980, D-6500, Mainz 1, Federal Republic of Germany

    Hans-Otto Carmesin

  2. Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung Mainz, Postfach 3148, D-6500, Mainz, Federal Republic of Germany

    Thomas A. Vilgis

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Carmesin, HO., Vilgis, T.A. A dilute solution of garlands is equivalent to them-vector model. Z. Physik B - Condensed Matter 79, 105–108 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01387831

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