Rouse theory

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010444",
  "term": "Rouse theory",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A theoretical framework that describes the dynamics of polymer chains in dilute solutions or melts by modeling the polymer as a series of beads connected by entropic springs. It neglects hydrodynamic interactions between chain segments and assumes that each bead experiences a frictional force proportional to its velocity. This theory predicts the viscoelastic response of polymers at short times or high frequencies.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "hydrodynamic interaction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "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 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2013-0201)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/rouse-theory/"
}