The mean-field theory for attraction between like-charged macromolecules

A mean-field theory based on Gibbs–Bogoliubov inequality is constructed to study the interactions between two like-charged polyions. It is shown that contrary to the previously established paradigm, a properly constructed mean-field theory can quantitatively account for the attractive interactions between two like-charged rods.

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Year of publication:	2000
Authors:	Arenzon, Jeferson J. ; Levin, Yan ; Stilck, Jürgen F.
Published in:	Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. - Elsevier, ISSN 0378-4371. - Vol. 283.2000, 1, p. 1-5
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Polyelectrolyte solutions \| Like-charged macromolecules

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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